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RPS at CPC
Are you going to Clinical Pharmacy Congress on 10-11 May? Then staff from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society would love to say "hello". Our friendly team will be chairing sessions, giving pre
RPS statement at UK COVID-19 Inquiry hearing
As the professional leadership body for pharmacists, RPS has given evidenceat a preliminary hearing of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. Our statement was presented to the Inquiry by the legal team workin...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-statement-at-uk-covid-19-inquiry-hearing
Pharmacy bodies launch community pharmacy manifesto
Community Pharmacy England, the Company Chemists’ Association, the National Pharmacy Association and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society have today published a joint manifesto for community pharma...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//pharmacy-bodies-launch-community-pharmacy-manifesto
Community pharmacies hit 40m Covid-19 vaccinations
Following newsthat community pharmacies in England had administered over 40m Covid-19 vaccinations by the end of 2023, and that the sector has provided a quarter of all covid vaccinations to date...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//community-pharmacies-hit-40m-covid-19-vaccinations
Neil Gray MSP Appointed Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care
Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has appointed Neil Gray MSP to be Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care. Commenting on the announcement Laura Wilson, Director of R
Christina McKelvie MSP Appointed Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy
Scottish Government has announced that Christina McKelvie has been appointed Minister for Drugs and Alcohol policy, following the resignation of Elena Whitham MSP as Drug and Alcohol Minister. Ro...
Pharmacists warn of impact of prescription charges on patient care
Pharmacists have warned they are increasingly seeing patients in England declining to take vital medicines due to the cost of prescription charges. Responding to a survey by the Pharmacists’ De
Pharmacy First service ‘a leap forwards’ says RPS
England’s Pharmacy First service is going live today in community pharmacies across the country as part of the Government’s primary care access recovery plan. The service provides treatme
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//pharmacy-first-service-a-leap-forwards-says-rps
RPS Scotland advises Parliamentary Committee on remote and rural healthcare
Today, Laura Wilson, Director for Scotland at Royal Pharmaceutical Society, provided evidence to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee as part of their inquiry into Healthcare in remote and...
Sustainability in Healthcare Parliamentary Reception
A Scottish Parliamentary reception was held at Holyrood this week to raise awareness and highlight the vital importance of environmental sustainability in healthcare. The event was jointly hosted...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Sustainability-in-Healthcare-Parliamentary-Reception
Benefit claimants loss of free prescriptions 'incredibly disappointing'
Responding to the news in the Chancellor’s Autumn statement today that when claimants lose their benefits they will also lose their right to free prescriptions, Chair of RPS in England Ms Tase ...
RPS England speaks to Health Committee inquiry on pharmacy
Director for England James Davies spoke to MPs in Parliament today at the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s inquiry on pharmacy. Alongside the Primary Care Pharmacy Association, he high
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-england-speaks-to-health-committee-inquiry-on-pharmacy
RPS calls for humanitarian law to be respected in Gaza - Israel conflict
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, as a member organisation of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, is adding its voice to that of FIP, and calling for all parties involved in the Gaza - I...
We call on government to do more to protect nature for the benefit of health
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has joined leading health organisations from across the UK who have called on the government to increase action to protect our natural ecosystems for the benefit ...
Pharmacy Technicians and use of PGDs
Our visions for pharmacy in England, Scotland and Wales allhighlight how skill mix is vitally important in delivering modern and efficient pharmacy services. Increasing the opportunities for phar...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//pharmacy-technicians-and-use-of-pgds
RPS welcomes first Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard
The very first Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard (PWRES)has been published by NHS England to provide greater transparency about representation in senior leadership in the NHS pharmacy pro...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-welcomes-first-pharmacy-workforce-race-equality-standard
Millions mistakenly think they are allergic to penicillin
Millions of people are potentially missing out on the best antibiotic if they develop an infection because they mistakenly believe they are allergic to penicillin. This means their health could b...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//millions-mistakenly-think-they-are-allergic-to-penicillin-
Statement on Drug Consumption Rooms
Commenting on the approval of safe drug consumption rooms in Glasgow, Laura Wilson, Director for Scotland said: “RPS Scotland supports the introduction of Regulated Supervised Drug Consumption
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Statement-on-Drug-Consumption-Rooms
RPS statement at COVID-19 Inquiry hearing
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has provided a statement to today’s preliminary hearing of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. Our statement was read to the Inquiry by a solicitor and highlights the vita
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-statement-at-COVID-19-Inquiry-hearing
Pharmacists role in chronic conditions management highlighted
Pharmacists' crucial role in managing chronic conditions was highlighted to members of the Senedd (MSs) this week. To coincide with the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee inquiry int
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//pharmacists-role-in-chronic-conditions-management-highlighted
RPS calls for financial support for pharmacy students
The RPS in England has joined with the British Pharmaceutical Students' Association and Pharmacy Schools Council to call on the Government to allow pharmacy students to access a financial support
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-calls-for-financial-support-for-pharmacy-students
RPS celebrates new Fellows and Consultants in Scotland
Six pharmacists based in Scotland were recognised by the profession this week during a celebratory event at the home of pharmacy in Scotland, RPS’ building on Melville Street, Edinburgh. Four p
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-celebrates-new-Fellows-and-Consultants-in-Scotland
Pharmacy’s role in supporting end of life care highlighted at Scottish Parliament
Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland, together with Marie Curie, hosted an exhibition for MSPs in the Scottish Parliament in September to raise awareness of the Daffodil Standards, and the...
National Naloxone Emergency Supply Service Introduced across Scotland
Scottish Government has announced that a new national service will be implemented to provide emergency access to supplies of naloxone. The service is due to start on 30 October. This service will...
New Policy and Practice Lead for RPS Scotland
We are delighted to announce that Fiona McIntyre has been appointed as the new Policy and Practice Lead for RPS Scotland. Fiona will lead policy development and professional support for RPS Scotl...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-Policy-and-Practice-Lead-for-RPS-Scotland
Chief membership and education officer
Neville Carter left his role as Chief Education & Membership Officer (CEMO) at the end of August to pursue new opportunities. RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett said: "We wish Neville all the
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//chief-membership-and-education-officer
Flu and Covid jab programme brought forward
The Government has now announced that flu and covid vaccinations will start in September, after having recently pushed the start date back to October. Chair of RPS in England Ms Tase Oputu said: ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Flu-and-Covid-jab-programme-brought-forward
Drugs Related Deaths in Scotland
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) notes statistics released from National Records of Scotland today (22 August)which show 1,051 people died due to drug misuse in Scotland last year, which is...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Drugs-Related-Deaths-in-Scotland
RPS England calls for rethink on flu vaccination delay
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society in England has written to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Steve Barclay MP, calling on him to intervene over a proposed delay to the start of the fl...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-england-calls-for-rethink-on-flu-vaccination-delay
RPS backs MHRA consultation on codeine linctus
RPS has backed The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) consultation on the potential reclassification of codeine linctus from P status to a prescription-only medicine. Code...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-backs-mhra-consultation-on-codeine-linctus
RPS Assembly elects President and Treasurer
RPS Assembly today elected Professor Claire Anderson as President for a further term of two years. Claire was first elected as President in 2021. In her address to the Assembly, Claire said: “T
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-assembly-elects-president-and-treasurer
Healthcare Leaders Unite to Call for More Sustainable Prescribing
Today (27 June), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Royal College of General Practitioners in Scotland will host an event celebrating the collaborative work of the health professions and po...
RPS proud to support Edinburgh Pride
On Saturday 24JuneRPS memberswalked in the Edinburgh Pride Parade as individuals and allies along with APTUK and GHP members to celebrate, raise awarenessand advocate for equal rights for LGBTQIA...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-proud-to-support-edinburgh-pride
Elections to roles on RPS Country Boards and Assembly 2023
Elections to positions on the RPS Country Boards and Assembly have now taken place at Board meetings and the results are as follows: English Pharmacy Board Erutase Oputu was elected as Chair of t...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//elections-to-roles-on-rps-country-boards-and-assembly-2023
Pharmaceutical Press gets new look website for easier access
Pharmaceutical Press is today announcing their new brand strategy, focused on helping health professionals support the safe and effective use of medicines, delivered via the launch of its new web...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//pharmaceutical-press-gets-new-look-website-for-easier-access
RPS calls for publication of workforce plan
RPS England has joined with professional bodies, trade unions and patient groups to call on the Government to publish the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan. A joint letter signed by almost 40 organisa...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-calls-for-publication-of-workforce-plan
RPS Scotland Promotes Net Zero Healthcare Internationally
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Climate change is the most significant health threat modern society has ever faced. Governments, organisations and individuals all have a collective responsibility to tackle this growing threat. ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-Scotland-Promotes-Net-Zero-Healthcare-Internationally-
RPS Scotland represented at International Festival of Science in Edinburgh
In April, RPS Scotland was represented at the thanksgiving service for the International Festival of Science in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Science Festival is an annual event, and the largest Scien...
RPS Fellows in Scotland collaborate and engage with Scottish Board and staff
RPS Fellows living in Scotland met for an engagement and networking day on 22 March at the home of RPS Scotland on Melville Street, Edinburgh. In the afternoon, Fellows met with Scottish Pharmacy...
RPS England responds to Hewitt Review
Commenting on the Hewitt Review of Integrated Care Systems, RPS Director for England James Davies said: “This review highlights the potential for Integrated Care Systems to drive collaboration
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-responds-to-Hewitt-Review
Michael Matheson MSP appointed Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care
Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has appointed Michael Matheson MSP to be Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care. Commenting on the announcement Laura Wilson, Direct
Healthcare Professionals Call for Action with Sustainable Greener Prescribing
Today the Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scotland hosted a virtual roundtable event, discussing how to further promote sustainable prescribin...
RPS advice on withdrawal of pholcodine
Following advice from the Commission on Human Medicines, the MHRA has requested products containing pholcodine are withdrawn from pharmacies. Commenting on the move, RPS President Professor Clair...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-advice-on-withdrawal-of-pholcodine
RPS re-joins FIP
We'repleased to announce we've re-joined the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the global federation of national pharmaceutical associations. The decision reflects our commitment
RPS condemns prescription price increase in England
Commenting onthe Department of Health and Social Care announcing an increase in prescription charges to £9.65, Board Chair for England at RPS, Thorrun Govindsaid: “This is a kick in the t
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-condemns-prescription-price-increase-in-england
RPS, HEE and CPPE collaborate on pathway to advanced pharmacist practice recognition
The first participants in a fully funded, supported e-portfolio pathway to recognise advanced pharmacist practice in England will get underway in March 2023 The pathway will be delivered by the R...
MPs warn of impact of prescription charges
MPs yesterday debated Government proposals in England to raise the qualifying age for free prescriptions from 60 to over 65 years old, following a consultation in 2021, warning about the potentia...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//MPs-warn-of-impact-of-prescription-charges
Protected learning time essential for the profession’s future says RPS
As the pharmacy workforce continues to deliver under immense pressure, RPS is calling on employers, governments and NHS organisations to provide pharmacists with regular protected learning time (...
RPS England backs plan to tackle addictive medicines
Commenting on a new framework from NHS England to reduce inappropriate prescribing of addiction-causing medicines, Director for England at RPS, James Davies said: “Pharmacists are well-placed t
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-england-backs-plan-to-tackle-addictive-medicines
RPS joins commitments to mitigate climate change
Together with a number of fellow members of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has signed up to a list of ten commitments to mitigate and adapt to climate ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-joins-commitments-to-mitigate-climate-change
RPS to review constitution and governance structures
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The RPS will commission a full review of its constitution and supporting governance structures as part of its evolution as the professional leadership body for pharmacy. An invitation to tender t...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-to-review-constitution-and-governance-structures
RPS core participant of UK Covid-19 Inquiry
The RPS has been designated as a Core Participant in Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which will examine the impact of Covid-19 on healthcare across the United Kingdom. A Core Participant is ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-core-participant-of-UK-Covid-19-Inquiry
HRT prepayment certificate in England due in April
Today the Government announcedthat from April 1 patients in England will be able to buy an £18.70 annual prepayment certificate for HRT, reducing the cost and increasing access to a range of med
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//hrt-prepayment-certificate-in-england-due-in-april
Catch up with prescription charges in the media
Chair of RPS in England Thorrun Govind has followed up the RPS survey released today showing that the cost of living is having a real impact on patients’ ability to afford their prescription me...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//catch-up-with-prescription-charges-in-the-media-
The cost of living impacts access to prescription medicines says RPS
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has released the results of a survey showing that pharmacists say the cost of living is having an impact on whether people can afford prescription medicines...
Our initial response to the Commission on pharmacy professional leadership
RPS recognises the challenges for professional leadership that lie ahead and we are pleased to read that the Co- chairs share our ambition for a more inclusive, supportive and collaborative appro...
RPS reiterates call for ban on dangerous DNP
Commenting on the news that the Home Office will include DNP (2,4-Dinitrophenol) in the 1972 Poisons Act, President of RPS Professor Claire Anderson said: “DNP is unfit for human consumption an
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-reiterates-call-for-ban-on-dangerous-dnp
Guide to microaggressions against parents and carers
We’ve launched a guide to highlight the microaggressions experienced by individuals who are parents and carers, pregnant, going on or returning from maternity, paternity, adoption or extended c...
RPS England in Parliament for report launch
RPS England Chair Thorrun Govind and Director for England James Davies joined pharmacists and pharmacy organisations in Parliament today for the launch of a new report by the All-Party Parliament...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-in-Parliament-for-report-launch
Donate to Pharmacist Support when you join RPS
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You can now donate to Pharmacist Support when you join or renew your membership of RPS. Pharmacist Support has been supporting pharmacists, former pharmacists, trainees and MPharm students for ov...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//donate-to-pharmacist-support-when-you-join-rps
Laura Wilson appointed RPS Director for Scotland
Laura Wilson has been appointed as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) Director for Scotland commencing 23rdJanuary 2023. Laura, who is currently Policy and Practice Lead for RPS in Scotla
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//laura-wilson-appointed-rps-director-for-scotland
RPS and BMA call for improvements to the pharmacotherapy service
RPS Scotland the BMA’s Scottish GP Committee have today (Friday 13 January 2022) released a joint statement calling for improvements to the pharmacotherapy service. The statement recognises tha
New Product Launched - Drug Compatibility Checker
Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s knowledge business is today announcing the launch of a new product Drug Compatibility Checker, now available through MedicinesComplete.
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//new-product-launched---drug-compatibility-checker
RPS Workforce Wellbeing survey results highlight pharmacy pressures
As winter pressures mount, RPS is calling for workforce planning for pharmacy to address skill mix and staffing levels so that workloads can be effectively managed as its annual Workforce Wellbei...
New paper helps pharmacy teams to tackle health inequalities
How pharmacy can do more to tackle health inequalities is set out in a new position paper launched today by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). With the cost of living crisis adding to alread...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-paper-helps-pharmacy-teams-to-tackle-health-inequalities
Joint letter calls for workforce plan to include whole of pharmacy
Pharmacy leaders have warned the Government about a lack of engagement with stakeholders around the development of its long-term workforce plan in England. A joint letter signed by representative...
RPS and Academy of Medical Royal Colleges agree Statement of Strategic Intent
Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Academy of Medical Royal Colleges agree Statement of Strategic Intent The AoMRC and RPS have agreed a statement of strategic intent that reflects the shared visio...
Pressure is ‘immense’ on pharmacy teams, says RPS England
As winter pressures grow across the health service, Chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in England Ms Thorrun Govind has called for Government action to support pharmacy teams currently exp...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//pressure-is-immense-on-pharmacy-teams-says-rps-england
RPS upgrades to Level 2 Disability Confident Employer
We are proud to announce that we have renewed our Disability Confident certificate at level 2. In November 2019 we signed up to level 1 of the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This he
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-upgrades-to-level-2-disability-confident-employer
Pharmacy leaders across Scotland ask the public to ‘be kind’ this winter
Pharmacy and healthcare leaders from across Scotland have rallied behind a campaign, which is reminding the public to be kind to their pharmacy teams this winter. As pressures on pharmacy service...
We urge Government to allow pharmacists to amend prescriptions
Reacting to the news that a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care to cover three kinds of penicillin solution, President of the RPS Professor...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//we-urge-government-to-allow-pharmacists-to-amend-prescriptions
New product launch - Drug Compatibility Checker
Drug Compatibility Checker– the only source of injectable compatibility knowledge that combines published literature with real-world clinical practice. Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmace
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//new-product-launch---drug-compatibility-checker
RPS in England publishes ten-year vision for pharmacy
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has today published ‘A vision for pharmacy professional practice’ in partnership with The King’s Fund, which outlines key ambitions for the fut
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-in-england-publishes-ten-year-vision-for-pharmacy
President writes to The Telegraph about antibiotic prescribing and NHS strikes
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RPS President Professor Claire Anderson has written in The Sunday Telegraph (11 December)in response to an articlepublished last week suggesting pharmacists would be allowed to treat patients wit...
Medicines, Ethics and Practice goes digital
Medicines, Ethics and Practice (MEP) is moving from a once-a-year print edition to a digital version from January 2023 enabling access to a new, easily searchable and constantly updated guide tha...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//medicines-ethics-and-practice-goes-digital
Pharmacists and teams work hard to resolve stock issues around antibiotics
The situation around rising cases of Strep A and obtaining antibiotics has been challenging for patients, parents and carers, pharmacists and all those in our health system working to help patien...
Medicines safety event returns to Wales
RPS Wales has joined forces with the All Wales Medicines Safety Network to lead a renewed focus on medicines safety. The All Wales Medicines Safety Symposium, held in Cardiff on Friday 2 December...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//medicines-safety-event-returns-to-wales
Pharmacy and pharmacy technician leaders agree actions to support pharmacists with disabilities
Last month, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from across Scotland met at the Scottish Parliament to discuss how to better enable people with disabilities to work in pharmacy. This followed a ...
Pharmacists celebrated in the home of pharmacy in Scotland
Pharmacists across Scotland were celebrated this week for their distinction in the practice of pharmacy by Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland, the professional leadership body for pharma...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Pharmacists-celebrated-in-the-home-of-pharmacy-in-Scotland
RPS to undertake independent review of the future of clinical pharmacy services in NHS hospitals in Wales
The Welsh Government has commissioned the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to undertake an independent review of the future of clinical pharmacy services provided in NHS hospitals in Wales. Building ...
RPS Wales joins calls for mental health transformation
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RPS Wales has joined ten other Royal Colleges and professional bodies to call for the urgent transformation of mental health services to address the increasing demands on the NHS in Wales. Repres...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-wales-joins-calls-for-mental-health-transformation
New RPS Fellows November 2022
The RPS Panel of Fellows has designated the following 24 members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Distinction in the Profession of Pharmacy. Being appointed a Fellow of the Ro...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//new-rps-fellows-november-2022
Update on RPS Assembly November 2022
The RPS Assemblyis the key decision-making body of RPS which is responsible for setting strategic direction, financial management and organisational governance. Commenting on the following key de...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//update-on-rps-assembly-november-2022
Revised RPS Professional Standards for Hospital Pharmacy
New revised RPS Professional Standards for Hospital Pharmacy Services are now available. Launched at today’s RPS Annual Conference, the Standards provide a framework for providers of hospital p...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//revised-rps-professional-standards-for-hospital-pharmacy
Director for Scotland Clare Morrison moves to Healthcare Improvement Scotland
After over two years as RPS Director for Scotland, Clare Morrison will be leaving RPS in January to return to NHS Scotland. Clare has been appointed Director of Community Engagement at Healthcare...
Pharmacy’s Role in Sustainability Highlighted at Senedd
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Pictured from left to right: Meryl Davies, Elen Jones, Jack Sargeant MS and Nicholas Reed by Sophie Baxter Photography. RPS Wales have been informing members of the Senedd (MSs) about the action ...
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New RPS toolkit helps providers set up an ‘antibiotic amnesty’
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Ahead of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (18-24 November) the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is encouraging local NHS organisations to set up an ‘antibiotic amnesty’ to ensure unwanted
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//new-rps-toolkit-helps-providers-set-up-an-antibiotic-amnesty
Collaboration on health data sharing to improve patient outcomes in Scotland
Scottish Government, MSPs, healthcare professional leadership bodies and healthcare regulators have met to discuss how to improve the sharing of health data to achieve better patient outcomes. La...
RPS Core Advanced e-portfolio now live
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Core Advanced e-portfolio is now available on the RPS website and can be accessed by RPS members and non-members. Non-members will need to become a registered use...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-core-advanced-e-portfolio-now-live
COP27: RPS President writes to COP26 President Alok Sharma
Together with other health leaders, Royal Pharmaceutical Society President, Professor Claire Anderson, has called on COP26 President Alok Sharma to use his leadership at COP27 to put health at th...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//cop27-rps-president-writes-to-cop26-president-alok-sharma
Consultation on professional standards for palliative and end of life care now open
Consultation on professional standards for palliative and end of life care for community pharmacy, developed by The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and end of life charity Marie Curie, is now ...
September update on national boards meeting
RPS Boards from England, Scotland and Wales came together for a joint board meeting today. They were joined by members who could observe remotely. Key agenda items included: Updates on the RPS co...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//September-update-on-national-boards-meeting
New plans for the Pharmacy Vision in Wales
New plans to further transform pharmacy services in Wales over the next three years are being launched today (Thursday 27October) in Cardiff. The plans are a key part of delivering the aspiration...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//new-plans-for-the-pharmacy-vision-in-wales
Government must act on workforce plan, says RPS England
Commenting on theappointment of Rt Hon Steve BarclayMP as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Chair of RPS inEngland Thorrun Govind said: “Following the changes over the last
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Government-must-act-on-workforce-plan-says-RPS-England
New research e-learning for pharmacy professionals
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), supported by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK), have launched the first e-learning m...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//new-research-e-learning-for-pharmacy-professionals
President writes in The Times about antibiotic prescribing
RPS President Professor Claire Anderson has written in today's Times about the expertise and clinical skills of pharmacists who either prescribe or provide antimicrobials under patient group dire...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//president-writes-in-the-times-about-antibiotic-prescribing
RPS President joins health leaders cycle to inspire climate action
RPS President Professor Claire Anderson today joined thirty other health leaders including presidents, directors and chairs from a number of health organisations for a cycle across London to insp...
Update on our vision for pharmacy practice in England
Our exciting work with leading health charity The King's Fund is moving forward to develop a Vision for Pharmacy Practice in England. We saw a great response to our open consultation in September
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Update-on-our-vision-for-pharmacy-practice-in-England-
Where do people keep their household medicines?
Today we've released new research with You Govrevealing that one in five of us (19%) keep our medicines in the bathroom.Almost one in two (45%) of us keep our medicines in the kitchen, which coul...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Where-do-people-keep-their-household-medicines
New research fellowship for precision medicine research
A new research fellowship scheme for early-career pharmacists is now open to provide a route into precision medicine research, supporting clinical pharmacists to pursue their research interests f...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-research-fellowship-for-precision-medicine-research
Cabinet Secretary commits to achieving protected learning time for health professionals
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care committed to achieving protected learning time for health professionals, during a panel discussion on tackling the workforce crisis at the SNP con...
We commit to changes following review of member participation
Today we receivedthe report of the independent review of member participation and RPS communications. This report considers decisions we take on behalf of the profession through our Governance bo...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//we-commit-to-changes-following-review-of-member-participation
James Davies joins RPS as Director for England
James Davies has been appointed as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's (RPS) Director of England starting in January 2023. James will drive professional leadership for the pharmacy profession in E
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//james-davies-joins-rps-as-director-for-england
Pharmacy commits to bold actions on disability
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from across Scotland met at the Scottish Parliament on Monday (3 October) and committed to bold actions to support people living with seen and unseen disabili...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//-Pharmacy-commits-to-bold-actions-on-disability
Our vision for the future of pharmacy professional leadership
By Paul Bennett, RPS Chief Executive Today I’m proud to share with you the statement we submittedto the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership in which we set out what professional l
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Government must commit to reduce health inequalities
As a member of the Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA), a group of over 200 organisations convened by the Royal College of Physicians, we’ve written to Therese Coffey,Secretary of State for H...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//government-must-commit-to-reduce-health-inequalities
Our new open access journal for pharmacy and pharmacology research
Working in partnership with Oxford University Press, we've strengthened our research journal portfolio with the launch of RPS Pharmacy and Pharmacology Reports. RPS Pharmacy and Pharmacology Repo
Supporting parents and carers in pharmacy
Today our new campaign kicks offto help parents and carers in pharmacy get the support they need in the workplace as part of our inclusion and diversity work. Matching the needs of those you care...
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Meeting of the RPS Assembly: Participation and communications review from Luther Pendragon
In April 2022 we committed to an independent review of member participation and RPS communications concerning decisions we take on behalf of the profession through our Governance boards. The scop...
RPS in England responds to Health Secretary plans for NHS
Responding to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s announcement about priorities for the NHS in England, Chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in England Ms Thorrun Govind sa...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-in-england-responds-to-health-secretary-plans-for-nhs
Complete our Workforce Wellbeing Survey 2022
Our fourth annual Workforce Wellbeing survey, in partnership with Pharmacist Support, is now live as part of our long-running programme to support the mental health and wellbeing of pharmacists. ...
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The death of Queen Elizabeth II
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It is with great regret that we learnt of the death of our Patron, Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty gave 70 years of public service to this country. She was the much-valued Patron of the Royal Pha...
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RPS England urges new Health Secretary to make the most of pharmacy workforce
Commenting on theappointment of Rt Hon Therese Coffey MP as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Chair of RPS inEngland Thorrun Govind said: “The new Secretary of State is fac
Putting the patient first: how pharmacy can get it right
Pharmacy is under significant pressure. Pharmacists across all sectors of the NHS have remained accessible to the public and provided essential services throughout theCovid-19 pandemic. The chall...
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RPS completes divestment from fossil fuels
One year on from ourdeclaration of the climate and ecological emergency, we havenow fully divested from fossil fuels. Divestment in fossil fuels is when an organisation sells any direct financial...
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Join our Membership and Fellows committees
We’ve got opportunities for you to help guide and support us in our decision-making through our Membership committee and Panel of Fellows. There are now vacancies in both of these committees an
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Pharmaceutical Press partners with Datapharm Ltd
Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s knowledge business and Datapharm Ltd are today announcing an exciting new partnership. Electronic Medicines Compendium (emc) is the late
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Shaping the future of pharmacy in Wales: Have your say
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New plans to steer pharmacy towards its 2030 vision in Wales have been published and we are inviting you to have your say. The plans focus on what can be achieved by the end of 2025 and will play...
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We welcome opportunity to submit evidence to Independent Commission into Pharmacy Professional Leadership
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) welcomes the scrutiny of pharmacy professional leadership and the opportunity presented by the Independent Commission following a very positive and producti...
Round up of South Asian Heritage Month 2022
Did you catch our celebrations forSouth Asian Heritage Month, which exploresthe history and identity of British South Asians? We collaborated with Pharmacy Technicians of Colour, APTUK, Boots and...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//celebrating-south-asian-heritage-month-2022
NHS Scotland’s new sustainability strategy aligned to RPS Scotland’s policy
NHS Scotland’s Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy, which has been published today, aligns firmly with RPS Scotland’s sustainability policies. As the professional leadership bod
Sibby Buckle confirmed as RPS Treasurer
Sharon Isobel Tait Buckle, known as Sibby, a member of the English Pharmacy Board and RPS Assembly, has been elected unopposed as the Treasurer of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Sibby takes ov...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//sibby-buckle-confirmed-as-rps-treasurer
Help shape the future of pharmacy in England
We’re inviting you to contribute your views on the future of pharmacy in England over the next decade. Our project with The King's Fund, transforming pharmacy practice, is developing a visi
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RPS Scotland launches online pharmacy best practice hub
A brand new pharmacy best practice hub, hosted on the RPS Scotland website, has gone live today (Thursday 11 August). Pharmacy teams across Scotland are undertaking fantastic work right now, in a...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//-RPS-Scotland-launches-online-pharmacy-best-practice-hub
RPS welcomes new Chair of the Pharmacy Schools Council
Responding to the announcement that Prof. Katie Maddock is the new Chair of the Pharmacy Schools Council, Professor Claire Anderson, RPS President said: “We warmly welcome Professor Maddock&rsq
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-welcomes-new-Chair-of-the-Pharmacy-Schools-Council
Neville Carter appointed RPS Chief Education and Membership Officer
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is delighted to announce the appointment ofNeville Carter as its new Chief Education and Membership Officer. After a rigorous selection process and chosen from am...
Ravi Sharma, Director for England, departs in an exciting career move
After nearly four years as Director for England, Ravi Sharma will be leaving RPS in October to pursue a career change. Hehas been appointed Head of Pharmacy for Luton and Dunstable University Hos...
RPS in England calls for urgent pharmacy workforce plan
The House of Commons Health Committee has called for a pharmacy workforce plan in a new reportinto the recruitment, training and retention of the health and care workforce. The report makes a num...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-in-england-calls-for-urgent-pharmacy-workforce-plan
Update on RPS Assembly July 2022
The RPS Assembly is the key decision-making body of RPS which is responsible for setting strategic direction, financial management and organisational governance. Commenting on the following decis...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//update-on-rps-assembly-july-2022
RPS comments on Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce Final Report
The Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce has today published its final report following four years of work developing and implementing a programme of actions to tackle the rising number of drug deaths ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-comments-on-Scottish-Drug-Deaths-Taskforce-Final-Report
Get involved! Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month
We’recelebrating South Asian Heritage Month18 July-17 August and we'd love you to get involved! South Asian Heritage Month highlights the history and identity of British South Asians to bet
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Update on our vision for pharmacy practice in England
We’ve had a huge response to our exciting project with The King’s Fund to set out a vision for transforming pharmacy practicein England over the next decade. Consulting with you and key o
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//update-on-our-vision-for-pharmacy-practice-in-england
RPS calls on GPhC to arrange early resit opportunity
Commenting on the issues and subsequent trauma experienced by some Foundation trainees following the recent GPhC examination, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: “We remain deeply con
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-calls-on-gphc-to-arrange-early-resit-opportunity
RPS welcomes plans for PrEP in Wales and calls for further action
RPS has welcomed proposals from the Welsh Government to increase access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) via community pharmacies for people at risk of HIV. The new HIV Action Plan for Wales pu...
New Chair of our Education and Standards Committee
Dr Anthony R Cox FRPharmSfrom the University of Birminghamhas been appointed as the new Chair of the RPS Education and Standards Committee. Anthony is Head of the School of Pharmacy and a Reader ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-Chair-of-our-Education-and-Standards-Committee
RPS warns MPs about future of community pharmacy in England
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RPS England co-hosted a ‘Future of Pharmacy’ event in Parliament on Tuesday to highlight the vital contribution of pharmacists and pharmacy teams to the health of the nation. MPs and Peer
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Back pharmacy workforce to boost patient care, says RPS England
Commenting on theappointment of Rt Hon Steve BarclayMP as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Chair of RPS inEngland Thorrun Govind said: “This is a crucial time for the futu
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//back-pharmacy-workforce-to-boost-patient-care-says-rps-england
How to act on your climate change charter pledge
Are you looking for inspiration to help you action your personal commitment to our climate change charter? Working again with Pharmacy Declares we’ve come up with a whole set of suggestions to ...
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Pharmacists parade at Pride in London
Our fantastic team of pharmacy folk walked in this year’s Pride in London parade on 02 July to celebrate everything LGBTQI+ alongside colleagues and friends in an estimated crowd of a million p...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//pharmacists-parade-at-pride-in-london
Foundation registration exam problems 'appalling' says President
Commenting on the difficulties and delays experienced by candidates in five centres in England yesterday sitting the foundation registration exam, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: &l...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//foundation-registration-exam-problems-appalling-says-president
Reducing the environmental impact of prescribing
Healthcare leaders from across Scotland have today issued a rallying call for bold action to reduce the environmental impact caused by medicine prescribing. Medicines account for around 25% of ca...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Reducing-the-environmental-impact-of-prescribing
RPS in England comments on GP workforce study
Reacting to a study from the Health Foundation todaythat GP shortages will worsen in England over the next decade, Chair of RPS in England Thorrun Govind said: “Teams are under pressure right a
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-in-england-comments-on-gp-workforce-study
June update on national board meeting
RPS Boards from England, Scotland and Wales came together for a virtual board meeting today. They were joined by members across GB who could observe remotely and hear first-hand the updates and d...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//June-update-on-national-board-meeting-
New RPS Core Advanced Curriculum published
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published its new Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum to enable professional development towards advanced pharmacist practice. This follows an intensive progr...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//new-rps-core-advanced-curriculum-published
Appointments by RPS Boards in June
At the recent RPS Board meetings in England, Scotland and Wales, the following Board members were appointed to the Assembly, or appointed as Vice-Chair: English Pharmacy Board Mary Evans was appo...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//appointments-by-rps-boards-in-june
Use of multi compartment compliance aids
The RPS believes that supporting the best use of medicines involves identifying problems with medicines-use, medication review and consideration of patient characteristics to find the best soluti...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//use-of-multi-compartment-compliance-aids
Dealing with age microaggressions
Our latest guide in our inclusion and diversity series on microaggressions tackles the topic of ageism, or being treated unfairly because of your age. The guide outlines the effects of ageism, ho...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//dealing-with-age-microaggressions
New Scottish Pharmacy Board Formed
A new Scottish Pharmacy Boardhas been formed. There are three new faces on the Board: Josh Miller, Richard Shearer and Jill Swan. In addition, the Board co-opted Kelsey Drummond to a newly create...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-Scottish-Pharmacy-Board-Formed
Can you help shape a vision for pharmacy practice?
Commenting on RPS work with the King's Fund to develop a vision for pharmacy practice in England, Chair of the English Pharmacy Board Thorrun Govind said: "It's been fantastic to see the
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//can-you-help-shape-a-vision-for-pharmacy-practice
RPS and GPhC joint statement on professional and regulatory standards
RPS and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) have today published an updated joint statement highlighting the importance of regulatory and professional standards and guidance to ensure patie...
Pharmacists are well placed to help with early cancer detection
Speaking about plans for a pilot study in community pharmacies in England to improve the early detection of cancer, Chair of the RPS English Board Ms Thorrun Govind said: “Pharmacists and their
Take our survey on member participation
We've opened our survey or you to tell us how you want to take part in and learn about decisions made by us. This is a core part of the independent review of member participation and communicatio
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//take-our-survey-on-member-participation
Sign up to bold action on climate change
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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and Pharmacy Declares have today published a Climate Change Charter andare inviting pharmacy teams from around the world to sign up and commit to action on ...
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Hub and spoke legislation must benefit patient care
RPS has welcomed the opportunity provided by a change in legislation to enable community pharmacies to make use of hub and spoke dispensing but reaffirmed that patient care must be at the heart o...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//hub-and-spoke-legislation-must-benefit-patient-care
Fit notes in pharmacies - fit for the future?
Responding to confirmation from the Department of Work and Pensions today that new legislation will allow a wider range of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, to certify fit notes ac...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Fit-notes-in-pharmacies---fit-for-the-future
Pharmacy 2030 vision highlighted at Scottish Parliamentary Reception
Yesterday evening, a Parliamentary reception, ‘Pharmacy 2030: A vision for the future of pharmacy’ was held at Holyrood to raise awareness and highlight the importance of Pharmacy 2030, an
New standards on end of life care with charity Marie Curie
We've teamed up with the UK’s leading end of life charityMarie Curie to launch a partnership to develop professional standards in end of life care for community pharmacy. The Standards wil
RPS President welcomes detail on professional leadership commission
Commenting on the formal announcement of the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: “We welcome the announcement of further information
New national guidance for expanding scope of prescribing practice
We've published newprofessional guidance for independent prescribers today. This guidance has been commissioned by Welsh Government, for the benefit of all prescribers across the UK. Based on col...
Pharmacist wins best practice award at RPS Scotland event
A pharmacist from NHS Tayside was the winner of a prestigious best practice award at an event yesterday which celebrated pharmacy practice across Scotland. Organised by pharmacists’ professiona
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Pharmacist-wins-best-practice-award-at-RPS-Scotland-event
RPS England responds to NHS primary care report
Commenting on the publication of the Fuller Stocktake report, ‘Next steps for integrating primary care’, RPS England Chair Thorrun Govind said: “Today’s report is a significant
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-england-responds-to-nhs-primary-care-report
New RPS Fellows 2022
The RPS Panel of Fellows has designated the following 13 members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Distinction in the Profession of Pharmacy. Being appointed a Fellow of the Roya...
Please share your equality, diversity and inclusion data with us
Our annual survey giving you the opportunity to share your equality, diversity and inclusion data is now live! The survey collects data on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, reli...
RPS England tells MPs support for workforce is crucial
Director for England Ravi Sharma spoke to MPs in Parliament today at the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s inquiry on workforce. Alongside a panel of professional leadership bodies, he
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-tells-MPs-support-for-workforce-is-crucial
RPS announces Harrison Memorial Medal winner
Professor Abdul Basit has been awarded the RPS Harrison Memorial Medal by RPS. The Harrison Memorial Medal is awarded every two years, in memory ofthe distinguished pharmaceutical chemist Col EF ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-announces-harrison-memorial-medal-winner
Raising concerns - updated pharmacy guide
Do you and your teams feel confident in raising a concern when things go wrong? As a pharmacist, you and your teams have a professional duty to report any concerns and speak up when things go wro...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//raising-concerns---updated-pharmacy-guide
More SSPs for HRT medicines
Reacting to the news thatmore Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) have been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care to cover HRT products, Professor Claire Anderson, President of the Roy...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//more-ssps-for-hrt-medicines
Walk with us in the Pride London parade!
Pride is back bigger and better than ever! We’re delighted to announce we have places again in the walking parade at LondonPride, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the UK’s fir
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//walk-with-us-in-the-pride-london-parade
Pharmacists must be central to the pharmacogenomics revolution
We've issued a position statementcalling for pharmacists to play a leading role in the fast-approaching pharmacogenomics revolution which is set to transform prescribing and patient outcomes. We ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//pharmacists-must-be-central-to-the-pharmacogenomics-revolution
Exciting opportunity to join SIGN Council
There is currently an exciting opportunityfor a Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Member to represent RPS on SIGN council as a Deputy Member. SIGN develop evidence-based clinical guidelines whic...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Exciting-opportunity-to-join-SIGN-Council
RPS appoints Professor Parastou Donyai as new Chief Scientist
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has appointed Professor Parastou Donyai, BPharm (Hons), BSc (Hons) Psych (Open), PhD, PGCertEBM, PGCertPsychTher, PGCertTLHE, PGDPRM (Open), MRPharmS, FHEA, MBPsS...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-appoints-professor-parastou-donyai-as-new-chief-scientist
RPS museum reopens in East Smithfield
From the informative to the fascinating, the collection of exhibits that make up the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) museum collection reopens at the Society’s London headquarters tod
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-museum-reopens-in-east-smithfield
RPS welcomes commission into professional leadership in pharmacy
The future for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is exciting and filled with opportunity to improve care for patients and the public. We welcome the recognition from the four Chief Pharmaceuti...
Fill out hub and spoke survey
RPS would like to hear your views on the hub and spoke models being proposed by Department of Health and Social Care. Hub and spoke dispensing is where parts of the dispensing process are underta...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//fill-out-hub-and-spoke-survey
Results of RPS national Pharmacy Board elections 2022
Commenting on the results of the elections to the three RPS national Pharmacy Boards, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: “I’m delighted to welcome our new Board members across
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RPS appoints Luther Pendragon to review member participation and communications
We've appointed communications consultancy Luther Pendragon to carry out an independent review of the participation of members and of our communications concerning decisions we take on behalf of ...
RPS recommends not working if Covid-19 positive
Pharmacies are health care environments which are accessed by patients who may be vulnerable to Covid infection. It is essential that mitigations are observed to prevent the spread of Covid by bo...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-recommends-not-working-if-covid-19-positive
RPS represented at community pharmacist reception with Prince Charles
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RPS President Professor Claire Anderson and Chair of the English Pharmacy Board Thorrun Govind attended the reception for community pharmacists hosted by The Prince of Wales onWednesday, May 4. T...
RPS publishes its 2021 Annual Report
We've today published our Annual Report for 2021, which outlines financial statements and membership numbers, as well as a letter from the President and Chief Executive. The financial performance
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RPS member appointed to BPC
RPS member James Rickard has been appointed as a member of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission (BPC). Mr Rickard is the Chief Scientific Officer at Biotherapy Services Ltd, and says he is ‘hum
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-member-appointed-to-bpc
Scottish Board Member invited to Madrid this week
A member of the RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board has been invited to an international meeting of pharmacists in Madrid on Thursday 5 May, to share experiences of community pharmacy from Scotland. Phar...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//scottish-board-member-invited-to-madrid-this-week
Education on environmentally sustainable prescribing is vital
Environmentally sustainable prescribing should be embedded in undergraduate and postgraduate health care education. This was one of the conclusions from a session co-hosted by RPS Scotland and th...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//-Education-on-environmentally-sustainable-prescribing-is-vital
RPS President addresses new HRT appointment
Following reports of shortages of HRT medicines, the Secretary of State for Health Sajid Javid is set toappoint a tsar to tackle shortages. Commenting on the Secretary of State for Health’s int
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-president-addresses-new-hrt-appointment
Pharmacy’s role in reducing harms and deaths from antimicrobial resistance
MSPs in the Scottish Parliament are today debating The Scottish Approach to Managing the Global Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is predicted by scientists to be t...
NHS Education for Scotland sign multi-year contract with Pharmaceutical Press
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has signed a new three-year contract with Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s knowledge business to continue the supply of trusted medicine...
Transforming the future of pharmacy practice in England
We’re starting an exciting new project with the King’s Fund to transform the future of pharmacy practice in England over the next 10 years. And we need your help. We want to build a visio
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RPS England responds to NHS review of primary care
RPS England has responded to the NHS ‘Fuller Stocktake’ review, which is looking at how primary care can help meet the health needs of local populations, working within new Integrated Care
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-england-responds-to-nhs-review-of-primary-care
Recognition for pharmacy’s role in reducing waiting times in Wales
The important role of pharmacy in reducing NHS waiting times has been recognised in a report published by the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee. The report Waiting Well? The impact of t
Our re-shaped Executive Team
Ourfinal executive team structure has now been decided to deliver the five-year RPS Strategydetermined by the Assembly. While the team's structure is an operational matter, the Assembly, includin
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Our-re-shaped-Executive-Team
Women’s History Month round up
Our month celebrating women in pharmacy began on International Women’s Day, whose theme this year was #breakthebias. RPS President Professor Claire Anderson shared her own experiences as someon
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Disability campaign round up
We want to ensure pharmacy can attract and retain talented individuals with disabilities and have had a special focus on this over the past three months. Our Disability campaign raises awareness ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//disability-campaign-round-up
Free membership for refugee pharmacists
RPS is offering three years complimentary RPS associate membership for pharmacists fleeing areas of conflict, including the recent war in Ukraine. This offer is to help refugees settle and practi...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//-free-membership-for-refugee-pharmacists-from-ukraine
Welsh Senedd Show Support for Pharmacy
A debate on how best to support pharmacists was held at the Senedd this week which saw Members of the Senedd (MSs) in full agreement on the vital role pharmacists play across the health service i...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//welsh-senedd-show-support-for-pharmacy
RPS responds to Lateral Flow Tests costing in pharmacies
From today, April 1, Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs) will cost in pharmacies in England. They were previously available for free. Commenting on the LFTs costing in pharmacies in England from today, RPS...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-responds-to-lateral-flow-tests-costing-in-pharmacies
Our independent review of participation and communications
We will be undertaking an independent review of member participation and RPS communications concerning decisions we take on behalf of the profession through our Governance boards. The transparenc...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//our-independent-review-of-participation-and-communications
Further update on our executive team structure
RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett said: “On the 4th March we announced that we were proposing some changes to our executive structure. “Further to my updateon the 24th of MarchI can annou
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//further-update-on-our-executive-team-structure
Use of the title ‘Consultant Pharmacist’
On behalf of the NHS, the RPS is the delegated body which administers the approval of new consultant pharmacist posts and the credentialing of individuals, as set out in the NHS consultant pharma...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//use-of-the-title-consultant-pharmacist
RPS talks about Welsh restrictions easing on BBC Wales
With rules on face masks changing and the legal requirement for self-isolation coming to an end in Wales this week, RPS Wales have been responding to these changes in the Welsh media. Appearing o...
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Healthcare professions join forces on sustainability
Healthcare professionals from across Scotland met today to discuss the environmental impact of prescribing and explore how prescribers can support NHS Scotland’s target to achieve net zero by 2...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Healthcare-professions-join-forces-on-sustainability
'Important' pharmacogenomics report published today
Personalised prescribing: using pharmacogenomics to improve patient outcomes,a report explaining how pharmacogenomic testing should be deployed across the NHS to ensure all patients have an equal...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//important-pharmacogenomics-report-published-today
RPS calls for mandatory reporting of workforce disability data
We’re calling for mandatory reporting of workforce disability data to create more inclusive practices in the workplace. We believe the reporting of such data is key to tackling the disability e
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-calls-for-mandatory-reporting-of-workforce-disability-data
Update on our proposed executive team structure
Paul Bennett, RPS Chief Executive said: “On the 4th March we announced that we were proposing some changes to our executive structure. “I can now announce that Robbie Turner has decided
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Update-on-our-proposed-executive-team-structure-
RPS warns of misleading reports of drug recall
Following reports that blood pressure drugs amlodipine and olmesartan have been recalled, RPS has confirmed that this is not the case in the UK. It was published online in both the Daily Record a...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-warns-of-misleading-reports-of-drug-recall--
Take part in our AGM
Thank you if you’ve been in touch with me about Assembly decisions on Royal College status and leaving the International Pharmaceutical Federation, known as FIP. Each of you will get a personal
Call to celebrate and share best practice at RPS May event
Celebrating the fantastic work of pharmacy teams across Scotland is the aim of an RPS Scotland event to take place on 29 May 2022. After the challenges of the Covid pandemic, RPS hopes this event...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Call-to-celebrate-and-share-best-practice-at-RPS-May-event
Wellbeing concerns taken to the Welsh Parliament
The health and wellbeing of the pharmacy profession was brought into sharp focus this month when RPS Wales met with Members of the Senedd/Welsh Parliament. In the first face-to-face engagement in...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//wellbeing-concerns-taken-to-the-welsh-parliament
Scottish Pharmacists Celebrated for Inspirational Work
Pharmacists across Scotland were celebrated today for their inspirational work by Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland, the professional leadership body for pharmacists across all sectors....
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Scottish-Pharmacists-Celebrated-for-Inspirational-Work
RPS England responds to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
RPS England Board Chair Thorrun Govind has respondedto the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, made today, March 23. Thorrun commented: “With the rise in National Insurance next month, patient
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-responds-to-Chancellors-Spring-Statement
RPS ‘ahead’ of disinvestment deadline
In 2021, we published our Declaration of Climate and Ecological Emergency. As part of this declaration, we made the decision to cease all remaining financial investments in fossil fuels as soon a...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-ahead-of-disinvestment-deadline-
Delay to prepayment scheme for HRT ‘disappointing’
In October 2021, the Government announced that women in England would only have to pay one charge of £18.70 for up to a 12-month supply of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Pharmacy Minister Ma
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//delay-to-prepayment-scheme-for-hrt-disappointing
RPS President hails Independent Prescribers in Wales
RPS President Claire Anderson visited Independent Prescribers in Wales on Friday, March 18. Claire and the RPS Wales team visited Adrian Jankowski at his Community Pharmacy in Pontyates, which is...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-President-hails-Independent-Prescribers-in-Wales
RPS appoints Avril Chester as new Chief Technology Officer
After an extensive search and appointment process, The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is delighted to announce Avril Chester as its new Chief Technology Officer. The use of technology by pharmacist...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-appoints-Avril-Chester-as-new-Chief-Technology-Officer
Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
We'retoday marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The event happens every year onthe day that police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 p
Early Careers Pharmacist welcomed onto Scottish Pharmacy Board
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Kelsey Drummond, an Early Careers Pharmacist from Fife, to become a Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Scottish Pharmacy Board. Engaging with pharma
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Early-Careers-Pharmacist-welcomed-onto-Scottish-Pharmacy-Board
New guide to support those who will be fasting
With Ramadan approaching, we’ve created a new resource to support people who will be fasting. People fast for many reasons, including for medical, wellbeing or religious reasons. This guide wil
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//new-guide-to-support-those-who-will-be-fasting
RPS leaves FIP membership
We've decided not to renew our organisational membership of FIP in 2022. We have carefully considered how best to serve our members and meet our Charter obligations and believe, at the current ti...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-leaves-fip-membership
RPS joins the #VaccinateTheWorld campaign
We're proud to have today joined the #VaccinateTheWorld campaign, signing a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson alongside fellow healthcare professionals, senior NHS leaders and a wide range o...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-joins-the-vaccinatetheworld-campaign
Pharmacy can deliver even more, RPS Scotland advises Parliamentary Committee
Today, Clare Morrison, Director for Scotland at Royal Pharmaceutical Society, provided evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee as part of their Alternative
First anniversary of Inclusive Pharmacy Practice
We’re marking the first anniversary of the Joint National Plan for Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) in England today alongside The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) and NHS Englan...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//first-anniversary-of-inclusive-pharmacy-practice
Royal Pharmaceutical Society calls on Home Office to ban dangerous ‘diet drug’ DNP
We're calling on the Home Office to ban the industrial chemical 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP), which can also cause weight loss. DNP has led to 32 deaths since 2007in those taking it after having been ...
RPS England responds to healthcare reform speech
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid today delivered a speech on healthcare reform, highlighting a range of challenges facing the NHS and the need to support prevention, enhance personali...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-responds-to-healthcare-reform-speech
Scottish public supports expansion of pharmacy roles
Pharmacy teams across Scotland are working towards taking on a wider range of roles by 2030, and a new survey from Ipsos-MORI shows that the Scottish public supports this. Most people have receiv...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Scottish-public-supports-expansion-of-pharmacy-roles-
Free access for Ukraine to Medicines Complete and the Pharmaceutical Journal
Commenting on invasion of Ukraine by Russia, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said “We are deeply troubledbythedevastatingcrisis in Ukraine and our thoughts are with all those affected.
Update on RPS proposed Executive structure
Commenting on a proposed change to the Executive structure, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: “I deeply regret seeing so much speculation in the public domain about a proposed chang
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//update-on-rps-proposed-executive-structure
Community Pharmacy Ventilation Funding in Scotland
Scottish Government has announced that funding is being made available to help community pharmacy contractors purchase air extraction equipment for their premises. This funding will support both ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Community-Pharmacy-Ventilation-Funding-in-Scotland
Help shape the future of pharmacy and integrated care
We’re hosting two sessions for members to help shape our response to an NHS review of primary care in England. The ‘Fuller Stocktake’ review is looking at how primary care can help
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Help-shape-the-future-of-pharmacy-and-integrated-care
Take a look back at our LGBTQIA+ History Month content
Throughout February we celebrated LGBTQIA History Month. Take a look: Our brand new guide to LGBTQIA+ microaggressions highlights discrimination based on someone’s sexual orientation and their
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//take-a-look-back-at-our-LGBTQIA-History-Month-content
RPS England responds to NAO report
Following publication of the National Audit Office report on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in England, Chair of RPS in England Thorrun Govind said: “This report highlights t
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-responds-to-NAO-report
RPS joins UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
We've joined the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC). The Alliance brings together a number of organisations including many Royal Colleges, Faculties of Health, the British Medical Jour
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-joins-UK-Health-Alliance-on-Climate-Change
Post-registration foundation pharmacist programme
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Cardiff University will be offering a post-registration foundation pharmacist programme to newly registered pharmacists in Wales, which will use ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//post-registration-foundation-pharmacist-programme
RPS England Chair talks about restrictions easing on BBC News
The Government announced that the easing of COVID restrictions in England would be brought forward from the original date of March 24. This would include no longer having to legally self-isolate....
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-Chair-talks-about-restrictions-easing-on-BBC-News
Recognising LGBTQIA+ microaggressions
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We’ve launched a guide to LGBTQIA+ related microaggressionsas part of our Inclusion and Diversity workstream. It joins others in the series, which examine race, disability and gender microaggre...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Recognising-LGBTQIA-microaggressions
Response to NHS Race and Health Observatory review
We've responded to a major review into ethnic inequalities in healthcare. Commenting on the recent report from the NHS Race and Health Observatory into ethnic inequalities across healthcare, RPS
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Response-to-NHS-Race-and-Health-Observatory-review
Parliamentary Motion: Pharmacy 2030
A Parliamentary Motion has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament to celebrate the publication of Pharmacy 2030, Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland’s brand new professional vision for ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Parliamentary-Motion-Pharmacy-2030
RPS responds to delivery plan for tackling COVID-19 backlog
We've responded to the NHS England delivery plan for tackling the COVID-19 backlog of elective care, published this week. Thorrun Govind, Chair of RPS England, commented on the plan:“Pharma
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-responds-to-delivery-plan-for-tackling-covid-19-backlog
RPS congratulates Queen on her Platinum Jubilee
We've written a letter to our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, congratulating her on her Platinum Jubilee. The Platinum Jubilee marks 70 years since the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 Februar
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-congratulates-queen-on-her-platinum-jubilee
RPS welcomes new PSNC CEO
RPS England has welcomed the appointment of Janet Morrison OBE as the new CEO of PSNC. Janet has previously led Independent Age and was the founder and Chair of the Campaign to End Loneliness She...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-welcomes-new-psnc-ceo
RPS responds to news HRT could be available at pharmacies
The MHRA has launched a public consultation on a set of proposals to make Gina 10 mcg tabletsavailable from pharmacies. HRT could be made available at pharmacies. Thorrun Govind, Chair of RPS in ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//rps-responds-to-news-hrt-could-be-available-at-pharmacies
RPS Scotland publishes Pharmacy 2030
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has today published Pharmacy 2030, which outlines an exciting new vision for the future of pharmacy in Scotland. It describes a future in which pharmacy tea...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-Scotland-publishes-Pharmacy-2030
Mandatory vaccinations being reconsidered in England
NHS England has published an update following news that the Government is reconsidering legislation requiring vaccination as a condition of deployment, which was due to come into effect from Apri...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Mandatory-vaccinations-being-reconsidered-in-England
HEE launches new independent prescriber training for pharmacists
Health Education England has announced new funded Independent Prescriber courses for pharmacists, which will be available before March 2022. There are places available for both Independent Prescr...
Drug Monitoring Checker now available through MedicinesComplete
Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s knowledge business, is announcing the release of Drug Monitoring Checker. Available online through MedicinesComplete, Drug Monitoring Ch...
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Inquiry into Alternative pathways into Primary Care
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in Scotland today welcomes the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into alternative pathways into primary care. Pharmacists provide face to face...
Helping you put your inclusion and wellbeing pledge into action
We’ve created a set of ideas to help individuals, teams and organisation put our inclusion and wellbeing pledge into action. They range from practical short-term steps like knowing where to sig
Challenging barriers for pharmacists with disabilities
We’ve launched a campaign to challenge barriers to working in pharmacy for those with disabilities as part of our ongoinginclusion and diversity strategy. Our profession-wide survey on inclusi
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//challenging-barriers-for-pharmacists-with-disabilities
Investment to tackle NHS pressures in Wales
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Welsh patients are to benefit from an additional £2.5 million investment in community pharmacy services this winter, the Welsh Government has revealed. The funding announced today will be part
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Investment-to-tackle-NHS-pressures-in-Wales
RPS England welcomes new Chief Pharmaceutical Officer
RPS England has welcomed the news that the NHS in England has today confirmed the appointment of the next Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England: David Webb. Davidis currently the Chief Pharmac...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-welcomes-new-Chief-Pharmaceutical-Officer
RPS England responds to Health Committee report
The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has published a new report on ‘Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic’, which includes calls for a national health and care recov
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-responds-to-Health-Committee-report
RPS English Board Chair addresses lateral flow shortage
Following a recent statement from RPS President Claire Anderson calling on the public to be patient in pharmacies which are running out of lateral flow test kits, RPS English Pharmacy Board Chair...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-English-Board-Chair-addresses-lateral-flow-shortage
RPS urges government and NHS to address lateral flow testing supply
The RPS is calling on the public to be patient in pharmacies which are running out of rapid lateral flow testing kits, amid the current surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant. RPS ...
RPS calls for protection for pharmacy teams against Omicron
Updated guidance on infection protection and control issued by the UK Health Security Agency reinforces the actions needed to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. Infec...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-calls-for-protection-for-pharmacy-teams-against-Omicron
An open letter to our pharmacy colleagues
Thank you. Thank you for everything you are doing and continue to do over this extremely busy period. Wherever you work or volunteer we appreciate the impact you are having on patient care. Patie...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//An-open-letter-to-our-pharmacy-colleagues-
RPS announces lease of London office floors
Further to our announcement in April that RPS was re-evaluating the use of our office space in order to maximise value from our properties, we are delighted to announce that we will be leasing tw...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-announces-lease-of-London-office-floors
Contract with NIHR to develop e-learning on research
We'vesecured a contract with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to deliver a suite of e-learning modules to improve pharmacy professionals’ awareness, knowledge and skills in
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Contract-with-NIHR-to-develop-e-learning-on-research
Step back in time with the podcast Christmas special
To celebrate the opening of the new RPS museum microsite, we have released an extra special festive edition of the RPS Pharma Scene podcast! In this episode, we have a rare and remarkable Christm...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Step-back-in-time-with-the-podcast-Christmas-special
Be patient in pharmacies, says RPS President
Pharmacies have put patients first throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, offering the public rapid access to essential medicines, expert care and life-saving vaccinations during a national crisis. Ph...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Be-patient-in-pharmacies-says-RPS-President
RPS Wales welcomes clinically-focused community contract
Today, we've welcomed a new community pharmacy contractual framework for Wales that will make greater use of the clinical skills of community pharmacists. Placing a much greater focus on the prov
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-Wales-welcomes-clinically-focused-community-contract
Explore the new RPS museum microsite
From the weird and wonderful, to the interesting and intriguing: around since 1842, the RPS museum has over 2,000 items to view. Now is your chance to explore some of these wacky and quirky items...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Explore-the-new-RPS-museum-microsite
New measures to ease the pressure in pharmacies
We've responded to new measuresto cut bureaucracy and help ease immediate pressures on community pharmacies. Commenting on the Covid booster programme and today’s announcement from the PSNC
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-measures-to-ease-the-pressure-in-pharmacies
Understanding the impact of Gender Microaggressions
We’ve created a guide to gender microaggressions with volunteers from our Action in Belonging Culture and Diversity (ABCD) group, as part of our work on inclusion and diversity. Gender related
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Understanding-the-impact-of-Gender-Microaggressions
We support further Covid booster rollout
Following on from the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday that booster jabs will be offered to everyone over 18 in England from this week, Thorrun Govind, Chair of RPS in England said: &ldq...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-responds-to-further-booster-rollout
RPS calls for action to reduce harm from drugs
We're calling for urgent action to tackle the record number of drug related deaths in Great Britain. Proposals include beginning trials of supervised drug injecting facilities in specialist centr...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-calls-for-action-to-reduce-harm-from-drugs
New Chair and members for RPS AMR Expert Advisory Group
Mark Gilchrist FRPharmS has been appointed as the new Chair of the RPS Antimicrobial Expert Advisory Group, alongside other new members of the group. The RPS Antimicrobial Expert Advisory Group a...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-Chair-and-members-for-RPS-AMR-Expert-Advisory-Group
RPS Scotland calls for immediate action to address workforce wellbeing
RPSScotlandis calling for urgent action following publication of its annual workforce wellbeing survey in partnership with the charity Pharmacist Support. Nine out of ten (89%) respondents wereat...
Immediate action needed to address workforce wellbeing
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We're calling for urgent action following publication of ourannual workforce wellbeing survey in partnership with the charity Pharmacist Support. Nine out of ten (89%) respondents wereat high ri
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Immediate-action-needed-to-address-workforce-wellbeing
Accessing wellbeing support
RPS Scotland is delighted to have been a co-signatory alongside the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, GPhC, CPS, the Directors of Pharmacy and the National Pharmacy Technicians Group on a letter to a...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Accessing-wellbeing-support
RPS condemns abuse towards pharmacy staff
During the pandemic many pharmacy teams have reported an increase in abuse, violence and aggression from some members of the public. RPS has consistently highlighted abuse as intolerable and cond...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-condemns-abuse-towards-pharmacy-staff
Increased role for community pharmacies in providing booster vaccines
Commenting on the increased role for community pharmacies in England in delivering the Covid-19 booster vaccination programme, Chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in England, Ms Thorrun Gov...
Pre-exposure prophylaxis should be available from community pharmacies
Ahead of World AIDS Day, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is calling on the Government to widen access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by making it available through community pharmacies acros...
New variant: Covid precautions must be stepped up
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is warning that public health measures to protect people against Covid-19 must be stepped up in the face of the discovery of the new variant, B.1.1.529. RPS is ca...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-variant-Covid-precautions-must-be-stepped-up
RPS Scotland congratulates new Fellows from Scotland
RPS Scotland is delighted that four pharmacists from Scotland received Fellowships this month. Clare Morrison, Director for Scotland, said: “Each member has made a significant contribution to t...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-Scotland-congratulates-new-Fellows-from-Scotland
We highlight workforce pressures to the Senedd
The Welsh Parliament has been told of the pressures facing pharmacy teams and of the need for the workforce’s wellbeing and training requirements to be prioritised in covid recovery plans. Givi
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//We-highlight-workforce-pressures-to-the-Senedd
RPS calls on GPhc to remove 2 year wait to prescribe
We'recalling on the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to remove the two-year wait post-qualification for pharmacists to train to become independent prescribers. We propose that entry to train
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-calls-on-GPhc-to-remove-2-year-wait-to-prescribe
New RPS Fellows appointed November 2021
The RPS Panel of Fellows has designated the following 19 members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Distinction in the Profession of Pharmacy. Being appointed a Fellow of the Roya...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-RPS-Fellows-appointed-November-2021
RPS AMR expert Jacqui Sneddon talks to BBC News for World Antibiotic Awareness Week
To coincide with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, RPS Antimicrobial Expert Advisory Group Chair Dr Jacqui Sneddon has appeared on BBC's News Channel. Dr Sneddon offered her expert opinion on t
RCGP and RPS publish CPCS report
We've, along with Royal College of GPs, published a series of recommendations on the roll-out of the GP Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (GP CPCS). This follows a workshop which brought
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RCGP-and-RPS-publish-CPCS-report
Royal Pharmaceutical Society divests from fossil fuels
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has taken the decision to cease all remaining financial investments in fossil fuels as soon as possible and by the end of 2022 at the latest. Previously RPS has t...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Royal-Pharmaceutical-Society-divests-from-fossil-fuels
Informed choice better than compulsory vaccination for healthcare workers
We're concerned about the Government’s decision to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all patient-facing health and care workers in England from April 2022. Vaccination is a key pillar in
RPS welcomes training investment from HEE
We've welcomed today’s announcement from Health Education England (HEE) that investment of up to £15.9m will be made in training and workforce development for pharmacists and pharmacy
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-welcomes-training-investment-from-HEE
Celebrating Black History Month
Throughout October we celebrated Black History Month with blogs, live streams, podcasts and profiles of black pharmacists from across Great Britain. Now you can read, watch, listen, and learn wit...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Look-back-at-our-Black-History-Month-content1
RPS Scotland publishes response to the National Care Service consultation
We have submitted our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a new National Care Service (NCS) for Scotland. Alongside this we have also published a policy statement outlining ou...
RPS joins forces with FIP in climate fight
We'vesigned a letter with The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) showing our commitment to tacking climate change and to voice our support for COP26. The letter, which has been sent to
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-joins-forces-with-FIP-in-climate-fight
RPS calls for free HRT in England
Following news that women may only have to pay one charge for up to a 12-month supply of HRT, the RPS is calling on the Government to scrap prescription charges in England altogether. This is a w...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-calls-for-free-HRT-in-England
Listen to the RPS Pharma Scene podcast #6
This week on the RPS Pharma Scene podcast, RPS Chief Scientist Professor Gino Martini gets insight into the UK COVID-19 vaccine programme throughspeaking to a very special guest. Gino is joined b...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Listen-to-the-RPS-Pharma-Scene-podcast-6
RPS in Wales welcomes free flu jabs for pharmacists
We have long campaigned for free flu vaccinations for pharmacists. We'redelighted with today’s move by the Welsh Government that pharmacy teams across primary care, including locums, will be
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-in-Wales-welcomes-free-flu-jabs-for-pharmacists
Pharmacy’s Role in Climate Action and Sustainable Healthcare
Ahead of COP26, we've created a series of policies calling on industry, Governments across Great Britain and pharmacy teams to implement change to reduce the environmental impact of medicines. Me
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Pharmacys-Role-in-Climate-Action-and-Sustainable-Healthcare
RPS England Chair responds to Budget
The RPS English Pharmacy Board Chair has responded to today's Budget, which highlighted the vaccination programme and the crucial role of pharmacists, announced a further investment in the NHS, a...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-Chair-respond-to-Budget
Mandatory Covid-19 and flu vaccinations for NHS staff
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has re-affirmed its view that Covid-19 and flu vaccinations for health and care staff should not be made mandatory. RPS has responded to a Government consul...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Mandatory-Covid-19-and-flu-vaccinations-for-NHS-staff
Listen to the RPS Pharma Scene podcast #5
This month, we are celebrating Black History Month with blogs, live events and profiles. Now we are championing black pharmacists on our RPS Pharma Scene podcast. This episode, RPS President Clai...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Listen-to-the-RPS-Pharma-Scene-podcast-5
RPS calls for self-care strategy
We are among leading healthcare bodies urging the Government to implement a national self-care strategy as the NHS seeks to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal is set out in a new do...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-calls-for-self-care-strategy
RPS England welcomes greater use of pharmacists
RPS England has welcomed the news that Sajid Javid has announced an expansion of the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service. NHS England is providing support to help practices use the new serv...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-welcomes-greater-use-of-pharmacists
Take a look back at our sustainability blogs
At the start of September, we released our Declaration of Climate and Ecological Emergency. As health professionals, climate change will fundamentally impact our roles. Ourdeclaration callson the...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Take-a-look-back-at-our-sustainability-blogs
Listen to the RPS Pharma Scene podcast #4
Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not tune in to the RPS Pharma Scene podcast? This week, RPS Head of Professional Belonging Aman Dollchats withMike Maguire and Farzana Haq. The pair ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Listen-to-the-RPS-Pharma-Scene-podcast-4
Hear Wales Director Elen Jones on BBC Radio 4
You can now hear our Director for Wales Elen Jones speak on the BBC Radio 4 PM programme from Wednesday, October 6 about independent prescribing. Pharmacists are able to have a consultation with ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Hear-Wales-Director-Elen-Jones-on-BBC-Radio-4
RPS announces backing of Climate Action Charter
We are pleased to announce that we are a signatory of the Professional Bodies Climate Action Charter that hasbeenlaunched today, October 7. Developed by the Professional Associations Research Net...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-announces-backing-of-Climate-Action-Charter
RPS in England welcomes contraceptive pilot
We've responded to news that community pharmacies will be able to offer contraceptive pill checks as part of a pilot scheme from NHS England. The pilot will give patients better access to contrac
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-welcomes-contraceptive-pilot
Listen to this week's RPS Pharma Scene podcast
Looking for some weekend listening? TheRPS Pharma Scene podcast is back for its third instalment. This week RPS Chief Scientist Gino Martini is joined by co-hostSunayana Shah, chair of the RPS In...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Listen-to-this-weeks-RPS-Pharma-Scene-podcast
RCGP and RPS host roundtable on primary care
RPS England and the Royal College of GPs have brought together pharmacy and GP colleagues to discuss collaboration across primary care to better support you, with a focus on community pharmacy’...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RCGP-and-RPS-host-roundtable-on-primary-care
RPS England chair hails flu jabs for pharmacists
We'vehailed a victory for you and your colleagues acrossEngland after the NHS reversed its position and agreed to provide free flu jabs to pharmacy teams across primary care. Thorrun Govind, Chai
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-chair-hails-flu-jabs-for-pharmacists
RPS release survey on mandatory vaccinations
We need your opinion on mandatory flu and COVID vaccinations. That's why we'vereleasedsurvey with APTUK for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to inform a review of the RPS position stateme
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-release-survey-on-mandatory-vaccinations
Help develop the RPS Scotland position statement on workforce
Workforce pressures and shortages are being widely discussed across pharmacy. However, views differ on whether there are widespread shortages, the causes of pressures and what potential actions a...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Help-develop-the-RPS-Scotland-position-statement-on-workforce
Medicine deliveries continue despite fuel shortage
Speaking about media reports today that there is uncertainty about deliveries of medicines due to the fuel crisis, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: “Patient care is the top priorit
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Medicine-deliveries-continue-despite-fuel-shortage
RPS England welcomes new Health Minister
RPS England has written to Maria Caulfield MP on her appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health. Her ministerial responsibilities will include primary care, patient safety a...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-welcomes-new-Health-Minister
Third RPS Workforce Wellbeing Survey launched
Todaywe have launched our third annual Workforce Wellbeing survey, in partnership with Pharmacist Support, as part of our campaign to champion the mental health and wellbeing of pharmacists. We n...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Third-RPS-Workforce-Wellbeing-Survey-launched
We welcome review into overprescribing
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has today welcomed a Government report into overprescribingled by the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, Dr Keith Ridge. The report sets out a series of pr...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//We-welcome-review-into-overprescribing-
RPS Wales welcomes electronic prescribing plans
RPS Wales has welcomed an announcement by the Welsh Government to push ahead with plans for a national electronic prescribing programme. The announcement follows the findings of an independent re...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-Wales-welcomes-electronic-prescribing-plans
RPS position on vaccinating healthy children 12-15 years
The Covid vaccination programme forunder 16s begins today. TheRPS is supportive of the UK's Chief Medical Officers’ position to offer a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all children aged b
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RPS calls for free flu jabs for pharmacists
RPS is calling on the NHS to offer free flu jabs for all pharmacists in England and Wales following reports that pharmacy teams across primary care, including locum staff, would not be given acce...
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Access to emergency contraception in pharmacies
BBC3 online recently reported the cases of two women who were unable to access emergency contraception from their local pharmacy. Responding to the piece, RPS President Professor Claire Anderson ...
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RPS signs letter opposing Vectura takeover news
RPS President Claire Anderson has signed a letter written to Jo Churchill, Minister for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care, from Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation to express deep ...
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Listen to the latest RPS Pharma Scene podcast
Technology and pharmacy: this week's instalment of the new RPS Pharma Scene podcast sees Chief Scientist Gino Martini interview Dr. Hirkirit Virdee to find out what Blockchain technology is. Gino
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RPS Scotland meets Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport
Digital transformation and women’s health were the focus of a positive meeting between RPS Scotland and the Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport, Maree Todd MSP, on 8 Septe
Share your views on the proposed new National Care Service
RPS Scotland is holding a focus group to hear members’ views on the Scottish Government’s consultation on a new National Care Service. This online event will take place onTuesday 14th Sep
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RPS Competency Framework for all Prescribers updated
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has updated its Competency Framework for all Prescribers, which sets out what good prescribing looks like across all health professions. The frameworkis forall re...
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New rebrand for BPSA
Today RPS unveils a rebrand for the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA) to celebrate the organisation’s 80th year. The new brandupdates BPSA’s look, and will be phase
RPS welcomes nitrous oxide review
RPS has welcomed the news that unlawful possession of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) could be made a crime. The supply of nitrous oxide as a drug is illegal but it is readily available to buy onlin...
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RPS Scotland meets with Minister for Drugs Policy
RPS Scotland met with the Minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance MSP, on 1 September to discuss pharmacy’s role in reducing harm from drugs. Key topics discussed were improving availabilit
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RPS signs letter opposing new prescription charges
RPS English Pharmacy Board Chair Thorrun Govind has signed a letter calling for the retention of free prescriptions for patients aged 60 to 66. It comes after the Government announced people in t...
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RPS commits to tackling climate emergency
The climate crisis is the biggest threat modern society has ever faced. That’s why the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s three national boards and Assembly have made a climate change declara
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RPS Pharma Scene Podcast out today with Dame Sally Davies
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“Please pharmacists round the world help us,” asks Dame Sally Davies, the UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and the first special guest on the new RPS Pharma Scene Podcas
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Understanding the impact of Disability Microaggressions
RPS have created a Disability Microaggression Reference with volunteers from the Action in Belonging Culture and Diversity (ABCD) group as part of its Inclusion and Diversity workstream. Disabili...
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RPS responds to CPCF funding update
Funding for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) has been announced for the year 2021/22, year 3 of the 5-year deal. The key announcements include: Funding will remain at £2.5
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NHS access to BNF content secured for a further 12 years
Pharmaceutical Press and BMJ, joint publishers of BNF Publications and their partner Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, have been awarded a 12-year contract from National Institute fo...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//NHS-access-to-BNF-content-secured-for-a-further-12-years
RPS shows support for long COVID sufferers
Pharmacy teams in all settings can play an important role in the support of long COVID patients. RPS has set out key principles and recommendations for pharmaceutical care in the management of th...
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Minister expresses his thanks to Pharmacists
The Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, Kevin Stewart MSP, has asked RPS Scotland to pass on his thanks and best wishes to pharmacists across Scotland for their hard work both during t...
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RPS Scotland publishes hospital pharmacy vision for consultation
RPS Scotland has published its vision for the future of hospital pharmacy. It is now seeking views on the vision, which has been created with hospital pharmacists and pharmacy teams across Scotla...
Look back at South Asian Heritage Month highlights
South Asian Heritage Month, which exploresthe history and identity of British South Asians, ends today. We’ve celebrated in style in collaboration with Pharmacy Technicians of Colour, APTUK and
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RPS concerned about potential Vectura takeover
RPS has written to Lord Bethell, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Innovation, to express ethical concerns about the proposed takeover of Vectura. Tobacco company Philip Morris Internati...
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New post-registration foundation curriculum announced
Following a wide consultation with the profession, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has launched its newpost-registration foundation pharmacist curriculum to inform professional development train...
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Help shape our work on the NHS in England
Do you have a great example of how pharmacy teams are working in the NHS? Then we want to hear from you! The NHS in England is changing and new Integrated Care Systems will aim to promote more in...
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RPS Scotland welcomes new Chief Pharmaceutical Officer
RPSDirector for Scotland, Clare Morrison, has congratulated Professor Alison Strath FRPharmS on her appointment to the role of Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Scotland. Clare said: "Alisonhas b
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Listen to the new PharmSci podcast episode
The RPS PharmSci podcast with Chief Pharmacist Gino Martini is back for its thirtiethinstalment. This week Gino catches up withJames Rickard, Chief Scientific Officer atBiotherapy Services. James...
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RPS writes letter to GPhC after assessment technical faults
RPS has written a letter to GPhC to express its concerns about the recent technical issues experienced by a number of trainees during the GPhC registration assessment, and to seek a fair and time...
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Pharmacy's role in reducing harm from drugs
We are calling on the Scottish Government, pharmacy organisations, contractors and members of the profession to work together to reduce harm from drugs and improve the health of people who use dr...
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RPS wins e-portfolio training contract
RPS has been awarded a contract to deliver a new e-portfolio for HEE’s Trainee Pharmacist Foundation Year Programme. The e-portfolio will enable trainees to document their learning and developm
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RPS responds to NHS Data Strategy survey
RPS England has responded to the NHSX survey on the draft Data Strategy for Health and Social Care. We strongly support the development of this data strategy for England and welcome the wider sha...
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RPS England welcomes appointment of Amanda Pritchard
RPS welcomes the news that Amanda Pritchard has been appointed as the first female chief executive of NHS England. Ms Pritchard, who is currently NHS England's chief operating officer, will start
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RPS England urges Government to think again on COVID-19 vaccine indemnity
RPS England has called on the Government to review a decision to discontinue state-backed indemnity for community pharmacists delivering COVID-19 vaccinations in England. RPS England Chair Thorru...
RPS and NHS join forces to support colleagues abroad during Covid crisis
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society and NHS England have come together to support countries in the fight against Covid-19. RPS and NHS England are working with pharmacy colleagues internationally in...
The new RPS MEP is out today
UPDATE:Medicines, Ethics and Practice Edition 45was published in July 2022. ---- Edition 44 of RPS Medicines, Ethics and Practice is now available, with new sections responding to current events ...
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RPS calls for reduction in inequalities in women’s health
RPS is calling for measures to tackle the health inequalities experienced by women across Great Britain. Many women’s health issues are associated with stigma, which may result in women feeling
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It's South Asian Heritage Month!
We’re celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 18 July-17 August with profiles of South Asian pharmacy professionals, livestream events, webinars and more. South Asian Heritage Month highlights t
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RPS welcomes UK Life Sciences Vision
RPS has welcomed the new Government UK Life Sciences Vision, which outlines seven critical healthcare missions – from cancer treatment, to tackling dementia. The Government, industry, the NHS,
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Professor Peter Kopelman (1951 – 2021)
It was with great sadness that RPS learned Professor Peter Kopelman has passed away. As well as being a strong advocate for high quality health education, Peter worked with RPS for many years, of...
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RPS reports Equality, Inclusion and Diversity data
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published the findings of its first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) survey of members as part of its five-year inclusion and diversity strategy. The r...
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Healthcare organisations call for mandatory facemasks
Healthcare organisations from across England have written a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for face masks to be mandatory in healthcare settings. From July 19 it will no longer be...
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RPS calls on GPhC to provide action and accountability on inclusion and diversity
RPS has responded to the GPhC’s consultation on its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, calling for clear accountability measures for its delivery. RPS Head of Professional Belonging Am
Claire Anderson elected RPS President
Claire Anderson has been elected today as the new President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society by the RPS Assembly. Claire was previously Chair of the RPS English Pharmacy Board and is the secon...
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RPS Scotland seeks views on vision for GP practice pharmacy
RPS Scotland is seeking views on the next phase in its vision for pharmacy in 2030 series, which has been developed in partnership with the profession. We are seeking views on the consultation do...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-Scotland-seeks-views--on-vision-for-GP-practice-pharmacy
RPS backs contraceptive pill without prescription
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society today welcomed the move by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to allow progestogen-only contraceptive pills to be provided in pharmaci...
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Working together with GPs to improve patient care
RPS England Chair Thorrun Govind has written an open letter to the pharmacy profession calling on GPs and community pharmacists to work together for better patient care. See her letter below: As ...
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Protected learning pilot should be GB wide, says RPS
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is calling for a new pilot on protected learning time led by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) to be extended across Great Britain. The new 12 month p...
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RPS England calls for action on pharmacist independent prescribers
The RPS in England is calling on the NHS to help improve patient care through greater use of pharmacist independent prescribers (PIPs). RPS England Chair Thorrun Govind said: “Growing the numbe
RPS England calls for mask-wearing to continue in pharmacies
Following the Government announcement yesterday, July 5, RPS England hasresponded by saying that it will remain ‘vital’ for mask-wearing to continue in pharmacies and other healthcare sett
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Rapid growth of independent prescribing showcased in Wales
RPS Wales has joined forces with Welsh Government, NHS Wales, and Community Pharmacy Wales in publishing a graphic illustration of the importance and growth in independent prescribing across the ...
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Pharmacists are vital to Covid booster vaccine scheme
Following a Government announcement, RPS has said that pharmacists 'must' be involved with delivering the Covid booster vaccine from September. The boosters will aim to protect the most vulne
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Over 60s in England could face prescription charges
The Government has issued a consultation about increasing the age at which people in England qualify for free prescriptions. Chair of RPS in England Thorrun Govind said: “The proposal to raise
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Welsh Chief Pharmacists commit to RPS Pledge
Every Chief Pharmacist in Wales has committed to sign up to the RPS Inclusion and Wellbeing Pledge. The importance of the Pledge was discussed at a recent meeting of the All Wales Chief Pharmacis...
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RPS England Chair responds to emergency funding settlement
RPS has responded to the news that thePharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee(PSNC) has accepted an offer from the UK governmentthat will allow all community pharmacy contractors in England...
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RPS in England urges Sajid Javid to consider pharmacy’s long term future
Chair of the RPS in England Thorrun Govind has written to the new Secretary of State for Health Sajid Javid urging him to build on the contribution and leadership shown by the profession during t...
RPS CEO responds to 'disingenuous' article about MP and pharmacist Taiwo Owatemi
RPS CEO Paul Bennett has written a letter responding to the political blogsite Guido Fawkes writing a 'disingenuous' article about pharmacist and MPTaiwo Owatemi entitled'Serving Labour MP
Listen to final PrezCast with outgoing RPS President Sandra Gidley
Listen to RPS President Sandra Gidley's final PrezCast, now available online. Accompanied by RPS Chief Exec Paul Bennett, Sandra shares some ofthe highs and lows of being President of the Royal P
Hear RPS England Chair Thorrun Govind speak to the BBC about hay fever and cetirizine shortages
RPSEnglish Pharmacy Board Chair Thorrun Govind featured on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC radio stations across the country yesterday, June 24, after pharmacists reportedshortages of cetirizine. The an...
RPS to shape pharmacists of tomorrow with Northern Ireland Foundation training contract
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has been awarded a new contract to deliver clinical training and registration assessment support for Foundation Trainee Pharmacists, formerly Pre-Registration Tra...
National Pharmacy Boards – June update
The joint June meeting of the RPS national Pharmacy Boards involved wide ranging discussions about the profession. Key issues covered included medicines and sustainability, the expanding role of ...
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New RPS national Pharmacy Board election results announced
Elections have taken place for positions on the three national Pharmacy Boards today. The newly elected members will take up the positions immediately. For the English Pharmacy Board, Thorrun Gov...
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RPS responds to Government consultation on regulator powers
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The Government have consulted on the reform of regulators that oversee professionals working in health and social care. We support many of the proposals, which will provide greater transparency a...
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Pharmacy can help reduce drug harms and deaths
We have published a policy document on pharmacy’s role in reducing drug harms and preventing drug deaths in Scotland. The report highlights areas where pharmacy can contribute effectively to th...
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Hundreds sign Inclusion and Wellbeing Pledge in first week
The RPS Inclusion and Wellbeing Pledge is a serious commitment to be inclusive, celebrate diversity, create a culture of belonging, and support pharmacy teams’ health and wellbeing. Since it wa
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RPS Scotland welcomes new Fellows
RPS Scotland is delighted that seven pharmacists in Scotland received Fellowships this month. Clare Morrison, Director for Scotland, said: “Each member has made a significant contribution to th...
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Sign our Inclusion and Wellbeing Pledge
Everyone in pharmacy should be able to work in a culture that has fairness at its core. A place where diversity is respected and wellbeing prioritised. Without exception. We've created the RPS In
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Health Committee report calls for action on burnout
The Health and Social Care Committee has today published a report on Workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care. It highlights manyissues around burnout and wellbeing support tha...
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Share your views on women’s health with us
RPS Scotland is currently developing a position statement on pharmacy’s role in supporting and improving women’s health. This will include both the roles that pharmacy teams should play, a
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RPS calls for increased COVID-19 protection for health workers
Representatives from the RPS and over 20 professional bodies and health organisations have met with the Government and NHS to call for increased COVID-19 protection for health workers. In a meeti...
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New RPS Fellows 2021
The RPS Panel of Fellows has designated the following 22 members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Distinction in the Profession of Pharmacy: · Alison Margaret Astles ·
Celebrating the history of pharmacy in Scotland
RPS is planning a new museum display at its Scottish Office in Edinburgh, which will be re-opened when Covid restrictions allow. The new display will be a celebration of the history of pharmacy i...
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RPS and APTUK joint statement on pharmacy technician membership
The RPS and APTUK are proud to represent and lead our respective unique professions. Every day, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians improve care for patients and ensure the safe and effective us...
Reducing harms from drug use
RPS Scotland has welcomed the publication of the new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards. These standards will help deliver person-centred care by promoting a holistic approach and impr...
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Social media boycott 28-31 June
RPS stands with our members and colleagues in the health sector in challenging racism, harassment and abuse online. As part of our continuing commitment to be an anti-racist organisation, we are ...
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Chairs appointed to new RPS Expert Advisory Groups
(L-R, Anne Thomson, Janice Perkins and Darren Powell) RPS has recruited members to Chair each of its three new Expert Advisory Groups on Digital Pharmacy, Primary Care Pharmacy and Community Phar...
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RPS England comments on select committee hearing
Responding to today’s select committee session on coronavirus: lessons learnt, RPS England Chair Claire Anderson said: “Pharmacists have been on the frontline of COVID-19 and it’s v
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Our new strategy 2021-2026
We've publisheda new five-year strategy outlining our ambitions for 2021-2026. It's the outcome of the RPS Assembly’s consideration of theopportunities and challenges facing RPS. The st
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The Queen congratulates RPS on 180th anniversary
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Today the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is marking its 180year anniversary. Leading the celebrations, RPS President Sandra Gidley said:“This is a very special year for the Royal Pharmaceutical S
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Dr Rose Marie Parr wins RPS Charter Award
Dr Rose Marie Parr, a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has been presented with the RPS Charter Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the profession. The Charter ...
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We talk to Sky News about transmission of new variants of COVID-19
RPS spokesperson and member of the English Pharmacy Board Dr Mahendra Patel has talked to Sky News about how and why COVID-19 variants can be transmitted. He stressed that working at local level ...
Join our 180th anniversary celebrations
This year we are marking our 180 yearanniversary and we’re inviting you to join in our celebrations on 20May. We’ve been championing pharmacists and pharmacy since 1841 and are hugely pro
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Results of RPS National Pharmacy Board elections 2021
Commenting on the results of the elections to the three RPS national Pharmacy Boards, RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett said: “We’ve seen a record number of candidates in this year’s
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We call for changes to research on controlled drugs
We’ve responded to an Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) consultation regarding the legal constraints on researching controlled drugs. In the response, we call for barriers that res
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RPS in England comments on NHS legislation
Commenting on the forthcoming Health and Care Bill announced in today’s Queen’s Speech,Chair of RPS in England Professor Claire Anderson said: “Health leaders have long called for g
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RPS calls for validation process in private COVID-19 testing
We are calling for a validation process for private COVID-19 tests before they are made available to purchase, so they undergo quality and accuracy checks to ensure they meet all safety requireme...
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We call for funding to make pharmacy fit for the future
Commenting on the London School of Economics-Lancet Commission on the future of the NHS, RPS President Sandra Gidley said: “We are pleased to see the Commission agrees with many of our own reco
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Assessment results success
Today, 2,666 pre-registration pharmacists received the results of their registration assessment with a pass rate of 88.2%. Congratulations to everyone who's passed the assessment this year. This
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MPs and peers show support for pharmacy
MPs and peers today voiced their support for pharmacists and pharmacy teams at a virtual meeting of the All-Party Pharmacy Group. Pharmacy APPG chair Jackie Doyle-Price MP was joined by Parliamen...
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Help shape our GP Practice Vision for Pharmacy 2030
RPS Scotland is seeking views on the next phase in its vision for pharmacy in 2030 series, which is being developed in partnership with the profession. We are seeking pharmacists and pharmacy tea...
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We call for increase in pharmacist independent prescribers
We have made three core recommendations to support the increased use of pharmacist independent prescribers (PIPs) over the next decade. As medication regimes become more specialised and compl...
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Additional wellbeing support services for pharmacy teams in England
Pharmacists and their teams in England can now access greater support for their mental health, following additional measures made by NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I). New local mental hea
Maximising value from our properties
Like many organisations we are re-evaluating the use of our office space. The pandemic has proved we can work remotely in different ways and continue to be efficient and effective in providing se...
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RPS launch Royal Colleges medicine safety webinar series
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We'recollaborating with a group of Royal Colleges to bring a series of educational webinars for its members, focusing on the safer use of medicines. The group, which also includes the Royal Colle
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Pharmacist Sana Masood dies from COVID-19
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is deeply saddened to hear of the death of pharmacist Sana Masood from COVID-19. Sana worked at Neil’s Pharmacy in Prescot, Liverpool and died on 1 April aged 3
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Ask your MP to join the All-Party Pharmacy Group
The All-Party Pharmacy Group is hosting a virtual ‘drop-in’ event for MPs and Peers on Wednesday 28 April and you can use the APPG’s website to email your local MP and ask them to sh
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RPS and NICE launch educational webinar series
We’re collaborating with The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on a new series of educational webinars for our members. NICE is a world leader in guidance development and
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Developing an Inclusion and Wellbeing Pledge
The progress we’re making on inclusion and diversity and workforce wellbeing aims to improve the lives of pharmacists and pharmacy teams. As we develop our Inclusion and Wellbeing Pledge, we&rs
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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Her Majesty The Queen is Patron of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Sandra Gidley, President of th...
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Lateral flow COVID-19 tests now available from pharmacies in England
RPS England Board member Ash Soni was interviewed by BBC Breakfast, following the launch of the NHS community pharmacy COVID-19 lateral flow device distribution service in England. Otherwise know...
Applications to join new RPS Expert Advisory Groups now open
We are recruitingmembers for three new Expert Advisory Groups, which are being set up to provide a fresh source of expertise on issues relating to the pharmacy profession. The groups will work on...
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RPS President Sandra Gidley not seeking re-election
RPS President Sandra Gidley will not be seeking re-election to the English Pharmacy Board this year. Sandra was Chair of the English Pharmacy Board from June 2015-2019 and has been RPS President ...
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More work needed to tackle institutional racism, says RPS
Commenting on yesterday’s report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, RPS President Sandra Gidley said: “While the report focusses on the health inequalities experiences by B
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RPS Scotland bringing together a vision for Pharmacy 2030
RPS Scotland has published a new report, Pharmacy 2030: a Vision for Community Pharmacy. The document, which is now open for consultation, is the first of a planned series of visions for pharmacy...
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Celebration of women in pharmacy
Our inclusion and diversity focus for this month has been on gender equality. Starting on International Women’s Day, we launched Celebrating women in pharmacy, a new online exhibition from our
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Championing inclusion and diversity with you
At our RPS Action in Belonging, Culture and Diversity (ABCD) meetings – the forum where you talk with us about inclusion and diversity – you’ve raised key issues you want us to champ
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Dealing with microaggressions
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Members of our RPS Action in Belonging, Culture and Diversity (ABCD) Group, who volunteer to help guide our inclusion and diversity work, have developed a resource on how to recognise and deal wi...
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RPS Wales welcomes investment in pandemic recovery
Plans published by the Welsh Government to lead the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic have been welcomed by RPS Wales. The recovery plan outlines strategic steps to help transform the health an...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-Wales-welcomes-investment-in-pandemic-recovery
Website refresh for RPS Scotland
We have refreshed and updated our RPS Scotland webpages to bring you more information about the work we are doing and to encourage greater engagement with our members. We heard from members that ...
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RPS England responds to health funding news
Responding to news of additional Government funding to support health services for COVID-19, RPS England Chair Claire Anderson said: “The Chancellor said the health service would get whatever i
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-responds-to-health-funding-news
RPS Consultant Pharmacist Post Approval - One Year On
Following the publication of the NHS Consultant Pharmacist Guidance at the start of 2020, we assumed the responsibility of approving consultant pharmacist posts on behalf of education commissioni...
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We welcome verdict on Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Following the review of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), which concluded it as"safe and effective," RPS Chief Scientist Professor Gino Martini
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RPS Wales welcomes critical investment in transforming access to medicines
We are delighted that today the Welsh Government has announced a £67 million investment to transform pharmacy services in Wales. This is a welcome recognition of pharmacy as an essential and inn
RPS anti-racist statement
The past year has shown that the issue of race equality is an urgent priority for everyone. The impact of systemic biases and structural racism cannot be underestimated in the workplace and wider...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-anti-racist-statement
Supporting your health and wellbeing
The RPS and Pharmacist Support wellbeing survey highlighted the difficulties that pharmacists face every day and COVID-19 has amplified these pressures. Our wellbeing hub has just been updated wi...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Supporting-your-health-and-wellbeing
RPS responds to GPhC delays of pre-registration assessments
We are disappointed that despite a lengthy procurement process, the GPhC has been unable to secure venues for the registration assessment to take place in June and September 2021. However we do w...
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MPs show support for pharmacists in Commons debate
MPs from across political parties this afternoon praised the work of pharmacists and pharmacy teams, during a debate in Parliament. In a Westminster Hall debate on community pharmacy and COVID-19...
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RPS Board Elections: statement from English, Scottish and Welsh Pharmacy Boards
We believe the 2021 elections for the RPS national boards in England, Scotland and Wales will be among the most important and influential in recent years. It’s a time of change and pressure acr
Joint National Plan for Inclusive Pharmacy Practice in England
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We’re proud to share the Joint National Plan for Inclusive Pharmacy Practice for all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in England, along with our partners NHS England/NHS Improvement and the
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Advanced Pharmacist Assessment Panel – New Chair
We'veappointed Ramandeep Kaur Sandhu as the Chair of the Advanced Pharmacist Assessment Panel (APAP). The role of APAP is to oversee all RPS advanced and consultant pharmacist assessment and cred
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NHS pay reward
Commenting on the recent proposed 1% pay increase for NHS workers in England this year, Chair of RPS in England Professor Claire Anderson said: “We’re incredibly proud of all pharmacy tea
Celebrating women in pharmacy: a history
Image: Ada Francis Richardson, working in her pharmacy To mark International Women’s Day, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Museum has unveiled a new online exhibition celebrating the h
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Inclusion and Wellbeing Workplace Pledge Focus Groups
Help us create a brighter future for the profession! The progress we are making on Inclusion and Diversity and Workforce Wellbeing aims to improve the lives of pharmacists & pharmacy teams. We wa
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The Budget - action and delivery needed
Commenting on Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget delivered today, Claire Anderson, Chair of the RPS in England,said: “It’s welcome to see the Chancellor recognise the importance of del
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//The-Budget---action-and-delivery-needed
COVID-19 vaccine self-referral extension for pharmacy staff
Pharmacy teams in England can now book their COVID-19 vaccine through a self-referral extension service set up by NHS England. To ensure that all frontline healthcare workers who want the jab can...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//COVID-19-vaccine-self-referral-extension-for-pharmacy-staff
Take part in COVID-19 vaccine safety study
Have you had the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? Pharmacy teams are being asked to participate in an online questionnaire study that will help assess the extent of side effects from the Oxfor...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Take-part-in-COVID-19-vaccine-safety-study
We urge GPhC to resolve registration assessment issues
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We’ve written to the Chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) calling for urgent clarification on issues relating to the upcoming registration assessment. The letter follows reports e
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Celebrating LGBTQI+ history month
Our inclusion and diversity team have highlighted LGBTQI+ issues this month. At our ABCD meeting this month we were joined by four fantastic speakers: The LGBT Foundation explained their brillian...
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Urgent clarification required on registration assessment arrangements
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We are seeking urgent clarification from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) following concerns raised about booking arrangements for the upcoming registration assessment. Responding to the...
Prescription charge rise "totally unacceptable", says EPB Chair
Following news that prescription charges in England will rise to £9.35 from 1st April, Claire Anderson, Chair of the English Pharmacy Board, said: “Raising prescription charges in England
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COVID-19 vaccinations guidance for community pharmacy in England
Working alongside AIM, CCA, NPA and PSNC, we’ve co-signed new guidance for community pharmacies in England to use when planning to provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Titled Planning to provide COVI
Support trainee pharmacists for upcoming registration assessment
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on our profession, with pharmacists working hard in the fight against virus. One group – pre-registration pharmacists who started their training in 2019
RPS Wales joins forces to call for action on health inequalities
RPS has joined an alliance of over 30 health and care bodies to call for urgent action to tackle the growing problem of health inequalities in Wales. In a letter sent today (22 February 2021) the...
Tribute to Professor Joy Wingfield
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It is with great sadness that the team at RPS learnt of the death of Professor Joy Wingfield, Honorary Professor of Pharmacy Law and Ethics at the University of Nottingham. Joy qualified in 1971 ...
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We support call for protecting healthcare staff from COVID-19 variants
We've co-signed a letter to the Prime Minister which calls for increased protection for health and care workers from new COVID-19 variants. The letter is supported by organisations representing d
Review of RPS Fellowship process
RPS Fellowship is an honour and mark of achievement recognising a significant contribution to pharmacy. Through our inclusion and diversity strategy we are examining our processes to ensure they ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Review-of-RPS-Fellowship-process
Overseas students now able to sit registration assessment
The General Pharmaceutical Council has announced that candidates for the upcoming registration assessment, who are currently in countries with more than two hours’ time difference to the UK, wi...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Overseas-students-now-able-to-sit-registration-assessment
Progestogen only pill could become P medicine
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is consulting on giving a Pharmacy (P) licence toprogestogen-only contraceptive pills called Lovima and Hana respectively, meaning f...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Progestogen-only-pill-could-become-P-medicine
Vaccine milestone welcomed by RPS
Following news that the UK has offered a COVID-19 vaccine to everyone in their top four priority groups, with more than 15 million people having received their first dose, RPS President Sandra Gi...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Vaccine-milestone-welcomed-by-RPS
RPS England comments on Government white paper
RPS England Chair Claire Anderson said: “Steps to facilitate more efficient ways of working are welcome, but must be backed by investment and a comprehensive workforce strategy. “These c
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-England-comments-on-Government-white-paper
PM questioned by PJ in COVID-19 briefing
The Pharmaceutical Journal askedPrime Minister Boris Johnson a question as part of his coronavirus press conference on Wednesday. Nigel Praities, Executive Editor of the PJ, highlighted the vital...
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Vaccine Taskforce Chief speaks to RPS
We spoke to Dr Clive Dix, Chair of the UK Vaccine Taskforce this week in the latest instalment of our popular PharmSci Today Podcast. Clive answered questions on how effective current vaccines ar...
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Inclusion and diversity progress through ABCD
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Our five-year Inclusion and Diversity strategy is our commitment to improving inclusion, diversity and creating a sense of belonging for the whole profession. At our ABCD meetings – the forum w
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Overseas trainees must not be discriminated against
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On 3 Feb the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) gave almost 70 pharmacy trainees just six weeks’ notice they will not be able to take the March 2021 registration assessment if they are in a ...
RPS Museum launches collection online
We've put core images from our fascinating Museum collection online as part of our180thanniversary celebrations. The RPS Museum was originally created in 1842 to educate pharmacy students, but to
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Take action on workforce wellbeing
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We areasking youto sign up to our campaign to help improve health and wellbeing in the workplace. We'vebuilt on the results from ourlatest annual survey onmental health and wellbeing to create th
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RPS Board Meeting – February update
RPS Boards from England, Scotland and Wales came together for a virtual board meeting yesterday. They were joined by members across GB who could observe remotely and hear first-hand the updates a...
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Registration assessment withdrawn for overseas students
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Commenting on the General Pharmaceutical Council's decision to withdrawfrom offeringthe registration assessment to some students outside of the UK for the Spring 2021 sitting, either in a test ce...
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We need your views on pharmacy networking
We’velauncheda new survey to help us develop a new online community to facilitate pharmacist networking. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way in which many of us interact with each other.
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RPS welcomes Home Office move to classify DNP as a poison
Following the Government’s acceptance of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs recommendation that 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) should be classified as a poison, the Royal Pharmaceutical Socie...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-welcomes-Home-Office-move-to-classify-DNP-as-a-poison
RPS welcomes extra BAME vaccine data collection
Following NHS England’s agreement yesterday that it would expand its ethnicity data collection for people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, Chair of RPS in England Claire Anderson said: “Th
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RPS responds to Fitness to Practice consultation strategy
We'vesubmitted ourresponse to the GPhC’s consultation on its future strategy for managing fitness to practise concerns about pharmacy professionals. The strategy aims to give patients and th
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New Policy Lead for RPS Scotland
We are excited to announce that Laura Wilson has been appointed as the new Policy and Practice Lead for RPS in Scotland, following the retirement of Aileen Bryson. Laura will lead policy developm...
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We need your inclusion and diversity information
For the first time ever, we’re running a survey to collect equality, diversity and inclusion data from our members. We want to find out if our membership is representative of the profession so
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Second wave of community pharmacies join vaccination push
Today another 65 community pharmacy sites join the national effort across the country to vaccinate vulnerable groups against coronavirus as quickly as possible. Chair of RPS in England Claire And...
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RPS welcomes publication of new GPhC education and training standards
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The General Pharmaceutical Council has today published new initial education and training (IET) standards for pharmacists, following the approval last month. Responding to the news, Gail Fleming,...
Could your pharmacy become a safe space?
Concerns have been raised by charities, organisations and helplines about the increased risk to those suffering from domestic abuse or violence during periods of lockdown. With access to some ser...
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RPS welcomes funded NHS Medicines Delivery service in Scotland
RPS has welcomed the announcement of a funded NHS Medicines Delivery service to support the most vulnerable in our communities but called for pharmacists to continue to provide advice and experti...
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RPS responds to calls for pharmacies to help deliver 24/7 vaccine programme
Commenting on Keir Starmer’s call to deploy pharmacies to deliver a 24/7 vaccination programme, RPS President Sandra Gidley said: “Pharmacy is of course keen to contribute to the national
Essential medicines information to support critical care
Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s knowledge business is today announcing the launch of Critical Illness, essential drug information supporting the critical care multi-dis...
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RPS welcomes approval of new Moderna vaccine
Following the news that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved a third COVID-19 vaccine called Moderna for use in the UK, RPS Chief Scientist Gino Martini said: “T
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RPS recognises provisional registrants' exam concerns
The Chairs of the three national Pharmacy Boards in England, Scotland and Wales, Claire Anderson, Jonathan Burton and Suzanne Scott-Thomas today issued the following statement on the scheduled ex...
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NHS England confirms pharmacists to be vaccinated against COVID-19
NHS England and NHS Improvement has published new guidance on the Vaccination of Frontline Health and Social Care Workers. It states thatas well as vaccinating directly employed NHS staff, Trusts...
Royal Pharmaceutical Society celebrates 180-year anniversary
In 2021, wecelebrateour180th anniversary. RPS was founded at a meeting in the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand, London, on 15 April 1841. We are marking our anniversary by highlighting pharm...
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Pharmacists must be part of COVID-19 vaccination programme
Today we’ve highlighted in the media the vital role that pharmacists should play in the delivery of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccination. Having responded to news on the approval for rollout on the
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Pharmacies can provide the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
Following the news that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for rollout in the UKthe Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Chie...
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RPS One-to-One Support Christmas availability
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s one-to-support service will be available to help with queries and questions atthe followingtimes over the Christmas break. Please contact usvia email atsuppor
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Brexit: 2021 and beyond
While uncertainty remains about the future relationship between the UK and the EU, the RPS is looking ahead to 2021 and the future for the pharmacy profession. In a statement issued today, RPS co...
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New RPS Advanced Pharmacist Assessment Panel
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has established an Advanced Pharmacist Assessment Panel (APAP) as part of its education governance structure. APAP’s role will be to oversee all RPS advanced an
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Lateral flow antigen testing kits available
Lateral flow antigen testing kits are available for pharmacy teams in England. All patient-facing staff will be able to test twice-weekly from home using nasal swabbing and report their results o...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Lateral-flow-antigen-testing-kits-available-
RPS statement of confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine approval process
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has now approved a vaccine for use in the UK and more are expected to follow. In light of this the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is t...
Vaccine confidence in BAME communities is vital
Commenting on a new survey from the Royal Society of Public Health indicating that57% of respondents from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgroundswere likely to accept a COVID-19 vaccine, com...
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All-Party Pharmacy Group warns of pressures on pharmacies
The All-Party Pharmacy Group has praised the heroic efforts of pharmacy teams delivering frontline care to patients during COVID-19 and has warned of continued pressures facing community pharmaci...
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Long-term future of Priadel must be secured
We and theCollege of Mental Health Pharmacy(CMHP) have written to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as part of a consultation regarding the supply of Priadel, the lithium medication use...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Long-term-future-of-Priadel-must-be-secured
RPS welcomes new GPhC education and training standards
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The General Pharmaceutical Council has approved new initial education and training (IET) standards for pharmacists at its Council meeting today. Gail Fleming, RPS Director for Education and Profe...
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Tesco signs up for RPS workshops on CPCS
We are delighted to announce that wewill hold continuing professional development (CPD) workshops for pharmacists working in Tesco pharmacies, as part of the Community Pharmacist Consultation Ser...
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RPS responds to joint committee inquiry on COVID-19
We’ve submitted written evidence to a joint select committee inquiry on COVID-19 and lessons learnt, highlighting the essential work of pharmacists and pharmacy teams during the pandemic. The H
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Pharmacy professionals need better access to Summary Care Records
We and the Pharmaceutical Standards Negotiating Committee (PSNC) are calling for continued pharmacy access to Summary Care Records and Additional Information (SCRs with AI) following the COVID-19...
Women to Watch 2020 list
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Twelve women have been selected for The Pharmaceutical Journal’s Women to Watch 2020 list, which celebrates brilliant, under-recognised female pharmacy professionals who are accomplishing great
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Open letter calls for prov-reg support
With the unprecedented challenges facing provisional registrants this year, we’ve joined with the Primary Care Pharmacy Association, British Pharmaceutical Students' Association and Guild of
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RPS presses DHSC for medicines law change
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, alongside GP and community pharmacy leaders, met with Government officials yesterday to discuss proposals to speed up patient access to medicines. RPS is calling...
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Safety of staff and patients paramount to the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Following the news that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for rollout in the UK from next week, we are calling for t...
RPS calls for ban on promotional deals for paracetamol
We havetoday written to Poundland urging them to stop offering multi-buy deals on paracetamol. Poundland are running a buy two get-one-free deal which contravenes guidance from the medicines regu...
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Date confirmed for delayed registration assessment
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We have welcomed the announcement by the GPhC that its delayed registration assessment will take place on 17 and 18 March 2021, and is calling for further details to be clarified as quickly as po...
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RPS Scotland celebrates new Fellows
RPS Director for Scotland, Clare Morrison and SPB Chair, Jonathan Burton have written to the nine new pharmacists in Scotland who have received Fellowships, congratulating them on their well-dese...
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Impact of COVID-19 on pharmacists' mental health and wellbeing
RPS, in partnership with charity Pharmacist Support, have today published their second annual survey onmental health and wellbeing, which demonstratesthe impact of COVID-19 on pharmacists. Over h...
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COVID-19 second wave letter from CPhOs and regulators
The UK's Chief Pharmaceutical Officers and pharmacyregulatorshavewritten a joint letter on supporting pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy teams throughout the second COVID-19 wave. The
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RPS mental health and wellbeing report – Scotland’s Interim CPhO responds
In response to our mental health and wellbeing report, Scotland's Interim Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Alison Strath has sent us the following message: “Having good mental health, or being
We respond to the Spending Review
Responding to today’s Spending Review, Claire Anderson, Chair of the RPS in England said: “I welcome the Chancellor’s continued determination to support efforts to tackle COVID-19 a
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Pharmacists role in mental health care: We talk to BBC Radio Scotland
RPS Director ofScotland Clare Morrison has been interviewed by BBC Radio Scotland, highlighting how pharmacists can support people with mental health conditions. In the interview, Clare talks abo...
Win as Priadel remains available for patients
A new low price for Priadel, a lithium medication used by bipolar patients, has been agreed between the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the drug’s manufacturer, Essential Pharm...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Win-as-Priadel-remains-available-for-patients
Andy Husband appointed Chair of RPS Education and Standards Committee
The RPS Education and Standards Committee has appointed a new Chair for 2021. Professor Andy Husband, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Head of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Newcas...
PharmSci Today: We speak to UK Vaccine Taskforce
In the latest PharmSci Today Podcast, we speak to Dr Clive Dix, Deputy Chair of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce, about the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Hosted as usual by RPS Chief Scientist Gi
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RPS Fellows 2020
The RPS Panel of Fellows has designated the following 30 members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Distinction in the Profession of Pharmacy.Fellowships are based on nominations ...
RPS welcomes Home Office visa extension for pharmacists
Today the Home Office announced that frontline healthcare workers with visas expiring 1 October 2020-31 March 2021 will receive an automatic one-year extension on completion of an online form to ...
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Sunayana Shah appointed Chair of Industrial Pharmacy Advisory Group
The new RPS Industrial Pharmacy Advisory Group (IPAG) has appointed Sunayana Shah as Chair of the group. Sunayana is an expert in regulatory, medical and pharmacovigilance policy development who ...
Pharmacy will be vital in delivery of COVID-19 vaccine
Following the news that COVID-19 vaccinations could be provided by the NHS from as early as next month, President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Sandra Gidley said: “Pharmacy teams are rea
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Date must be set for registration assessment
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The General Pharmaceutical Council has confirmed the provider for the rescheduled registration assessment. Responding to the GPhC’s update on the assessment, Gail Fleming, RPS Director of Educa...
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Fitness to Practise processes must be fair
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society welcomes the news from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) that it is consulting on ways to improve its fitness to practise processes. RPS President Sandra ...
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GP referrals to community pharmacy begin this month
From this month, the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) is being extended across England to include referrals from GPs as well as from NHS 111. GP practices will be able to choo...
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Working for you during COVID-19
With the announcement that England will go into a second national lockdown from today and with Scotland and Wales implementing their own restrictions, Covid-19 is still a very big factor in all o...
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RPS in Wales welcomes plans for additional flu vaccines
Guidance issued by Public Health Wales has set out plans for how community pharmacies in Wales can access additional stock of flu vaccines during the 2020-21 influenza season. The guidance, issue...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-in-Wales-welcomes-plans-for-additional-flu-vaccines
Stress Awareness Day 2020
COVID-19 has shown just how vital it is that our pharmacy teams get the support that they need for their mental health and wellbeing. Today on Stress Awareness Day, we recognise the ever-increasi...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Stress-Awareness-Day-2020
New guidance on flu stocks for community pharmacies in England
The Government has published guidancefor how community pharmacies in England can access extra stock of flu vaccines this winter. Community pharmacists across the UK are delivering the biggest flu...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-guidance-on-flu-stocks-for-community-pharmacies-in-England
RPS welcomes spotlight on aseptic pharmacy
Jatinder Harchowal, Chair of the RPS Hospital Expert Advisory Group and Chief Pharmacist at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, comments on the Government report on Transforming NHS Pharmacy ...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-welcomes-spotlight-on-aseptic-pharmacy
Clinical guidance for common conditions and symptoms now available
Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s knowledge business and Clarity Informatics are today announcing a partnership.In January 2021, the clinical guidance for common conditio...
Caring for people living with mental health conditions
RPS Scotland has published a new policy on improving pharmaceutical care for people living with mental health conditions. It recommends that the expertise, clinical knowledge and accessibility of...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Caring-for-people-living-with-mental-health-conditions
RPS Scotland and Wales get set for 2021 elections
We’ve launched our manifestos for the 2021 Scottish and Welsh Parliamentary elections as we look to influence the future of pharmacy. With the support of RPS members, the manifestos include eig
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//RPS-Scotland-and-Wales-get-set-for-2021-elections
New consultant pharmacist credentialing
We have launched consultant pharmacist credentialing to allow advanced-level practitioners to demonstrate they have the knowledge, skills, behaviours and experience required to apply for approved...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//New-consultant-pharmacist-credentialing-
NHS to invest in mental health support for pharmacists
The RPS has welcomed news that NHS England and NHS Improvement’s will invest an extra £15 million to strengthen mental health support for nurses, paramedics, therapists, pharmacists and su
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//NHS-to-invest-in-mental-health-support-for-pharmacists
Free COVID-19 PPE for community pharmacists
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Portal, designed for healthcare workersin England to use in emergency circumstances, has changed from being a top-up system to become the primary source of...
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//Free-COVID-19-PPE-for-community-pharmacists
An EU deal on medicines is vital for patients
RPS President Sandra Gidley comments on the latest news on Brexit negotiations: “The last few days have seen little visible progress on how the UK and EU will cooperate on medicines and health
https://www.rpharms.com/news/details//An-EU-deal-on-medicines-is-vital-for-patients